Ruben Östlund

Why Harris Dickinson deserves the Best Actor Oscar

By Guy Lodge

Although Triangle of Sadness has picked up considerable awards buzz, its put-upon lead actor delivers a dour performance worthy of a special mention.

Triangle of Sadness wins big at the European Film Awards

By Hannah Strong

Hosted in Reykjavík, the 35th edition of the European Film Awards saw top honours for Ruben Östlund's satirical drama.

Here are the nominees of the 35th European Film Awards

By Little White Lies

The European Film Academy has unveiled the contenders for their 35th annual awards ceremony, celebrating the cream of filmmaking in Europe.

Sensitive Scumbags: The male characters in the films of Ruben Östlund

By David Jenkins

Ahead of the release of Triangle of Sadness, we look back at the Swedish provocateur’s intriguing depiction of men.

Triangle of Sadness

By Hannah Strong

Swedish provocateur Ruben Östlund takes us aboard the luxury cruise from hell in his latest over-the-top satire.

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Ruben Östlund: ‘I was interested in beauty as a currency’

By Ella Kemp

The two-time Palme d'Or-winning provocateur chats idealism, misogyny and modeling as Triangle of Sadness hits cinemas.

Don’t lose your lunch at the first trailer for the puke-flecked Triangle of Sadness

By Charles Bramesco

Male models, a massive cruise liner, and a whole lot of vomit herald the coming of Ruben Östlund's latest.

Triangle of Sadness – first-look review

By Hannah Strong

A young model couple find themselves on the holiday from hell in the latest provocation from Sweden’s Ruben Östlund.

Claire Denis and David Cronenberg headline the 2022 Cannes Film Festival

By David Jenkins

This year’s stacked line-up also includes new work Kelly Reichardt, Ruben Ostlünd and Park Chan-wook – but no David Lynch.

15 films we’d like to see at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival

By Charles Bramesco

With Wes Anderson, Leos Carax and Paul Verhoeven locked in, we’re ready to keep the rumour mill turning.

Curzon Home Cinema launches online live Q&A series

By Hannah Strong

Watch a film, then stick around for a cosy chat with the likes of Céline Sciamma and Mia Hansen-Løve.

Downhill – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus hit the slopes in this miserable remake of Ruben Östlund’s Force Majeure.

The Square

By Hannah Strong

Ruben Östlund’s agreeably bizarre fifth feature is an art world satire of ambitious vision.

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The Square – first look review

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

This barbed satire of art world pomposity questions the core beliefs of civilised society.

Force Majeure

By Neil Young

This ski-based family drama from Swedish writer/director Ruben Östlund doesn’t quite reach its intended peak.

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