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Emerald Fennell's 'Saltburn' is a darkly comedic and unsettling exploration of class, desire, and obsession. Oliver Quick, a struggling Oxford student, becomes entangled with a wealthy and eccentric family, the Cattons, leading to a series of increasingly bizarre and disturbing events. The film's strength lies in its provocative themes, its stylish visuals, and its exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.
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Who is Oliver Quick in Saltburn?
Oliver Quick is a scholarship student at Oxford, played by Barry Keoghan. His friendship with wealthy student Felix Catton, played by Jacob Elordi, draws him into the Catton family's estate and private world. ([Amazon Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/saltburn-movie-streaming-prime-video?id=0000018d-13a8-dd3e-a7ad-5befb0840001))
When and where is Saltburn set?
The story begins at Oxford and moves to the Catton family's estate during the summer of 2006. That setting lets the film contrast Oliver's background with Felix's aristocratic family life. ([AP film preview](https://apnews.com/article/57e71f80d706b143e6f413e6f41345ef50fd8f))
Who directed Saltburn, and where can I watch it?
Emerald Fennell wrote and directed the 2023 film, which runs for about 131 minutes. It is available through Prime Video in supported markets. ([Prime Video listing](https://www.primevideo.com/-/fil/detail/0RUKC4SBCMVYTLG6SFGLEXLQTV?tr=im))
Is Saltburn a romance, a thriller, or a dark comedy?
It combines dark comedy, psychological suspense, class satire, desire, and obsession. The film contains disturbing sexual and violent material, so it is aimed at adult viewers rather than a family movie night.
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