The Square (2017)
A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.
Director: Ruben Östlund
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 151 min
Release Date: August 25, 2017
Cast
- Claes Bang - Christian
- Elisabeth Moss - Anne
- Dominic West - Julian
- Terry Notary - Oleg
- Christopher Læssø - Michael
- Lise Stephenson Engström - Daughter
- Lilianne Mardon - Daughter
- Marina Schiptjenko - Elna
- Annica Liljeblad - Sonja
- Elijandro Edouard - Boy with Letter
Screenplay
Cinematography: Fredrik Wenzel
Editing: Jacob Secher Schulsinger, Ruben Östlund
Production: ZDF/Arte, Plattform Produktion, ARTE France Cinéma, Coproduction Office, Essential Filmproduktion, Imperative Entertainment, SVT, Film i Väst, Société Parisienne de Production
Country: Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, United States of America
Language: English, Dansk, svenska
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: sv
Themes
Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt
Keywords
satire, theft, installation, town square, shame, art museum, altruism, father daughter relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Square about?
- A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.
- Who directed The Square?
- The Square was directed by Ruben Östlund.
- Who stars in The Square?
- The Square stars Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary, Christopher Læssø, Lise Stephenson Engström.
- How long is The Square?
- The Square has a runtime of 2h 31m (151 minutes).
- What genre is The Square?
- The Square is a Drama film.
- How much did The Square gross?
- The Square grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was The Square produced?
- The Square was produced in Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Square?
- The themes of The Square include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt.