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European Film Awards

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.
Three men, one shirtless, with stern expressions, in a dark setting.
Sponsored

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.
Shirtless young man with flowers in hair holding smartphone.
Review

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.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Illustration of a smiling man with wavy blue hair and a beard, wearing a white uniform with yellow trim. The image has a radiant, vibrant style with sunburst patterns in the background.
Interviews

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.
Two men in formal wear, one in a dark suit and the other in a white military-style uniform, standing in an indoor setting.
Incoming

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.
Shirtless young man with flowers in hair holding smartphone.
Festivals

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.
Four people sitting at a table in a rustic mountain lodge, enjoying food and drink while looking out at a snowy landscape through large windows. Dark wooden furniture and a chequered tablecloth contrast with the bright, wintry scene outside.
Review

Downhill

by Hannah Strong

This US remake of Ruben Östlund’s ski-bound com­e­dy-dra­ma Force Majeure over­sim­pli­fies the source material.

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Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two adults, a man and a woman, sitting at a table by a window overlooking a snowy landscape.
Festivals

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.
Muscular man standing shirtless in a grand dining hall, surrounded by seated formal-attired guests.
Review

The Square

by Hannah Strong

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

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Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Incoming

Elisabeth Moss is starring in Ruben Östlund’s first English-language feature

by Dan Einav

The Square is expect­ed to pre­mière at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.