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The Square is a 2017 satirical film written and directed by Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund. The film follows Christian, the curator of a contemporary art museum in Stockholm, whose personal and professional life unravels following the rollout of a provocative marketing campaign for a new installation called 'The Square.' The film won the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Its screenplay critiques hypocrisy, class privilege, and moral posturing within the contemporary art world.
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Who directed The Square (2017)?
The Square was directed by Ruben Östlund, the Swedish filmmaker known for his sharp social satire. The film reinforced Östlund's international reputation following his earlier critical success with Force Majeure.
What award did The Square win at Cannes?
The Square won the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, the festival's top prize. It was Östlund's first Palme d'Or win, cementing his status in international art-house cinema.
What is The Square about?
The Square is a satirical black comedy skewering hypocrisy, pretension, and performative virtue in the contemporary art world. It follows a museum curator whose life unravels after a series of public relations and personal missteps.
Who stars in The Square?
The film stars Danish actor Claes Bang in the lead role as museum curator Christian, alongside Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West in supporting roles. The international cast reflects the film's pan-European production and art-world setting.
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