Movies by Ruben Östlund

Triangle of Sadness

Triangle of Sadness

A celebrity model couple are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged, alcoholic captain. What first appears Instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island in a struggle of hierarchy.

Nattbad

Nattbad

A few friends spend a nice evening together.

Free Radicals II

Free Radicals II

Ruben Östlund's second ski film follows his groundbreaking debut with breathtaking scenes from Sweden, France, Switzerland and Alaska.

Force Majeure

Force Majeure

While holidaying in the French Alps, a Swedish family deals with acts of cowardliness as an avalanche breaks out.

Involuntary

Involuntary

In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.

The Entertainment System Is Down

The Entertainment System Is Down

When the entertainment system suddenly stops working onboard a long-haul flight, the passengers are stuck with no screens to look at and are forced to endure 15 hours of life without digital distraction. Chaos ensues.

Incident by a Bank

Incident by a Bank

Incident by a bank is a detailed account of a failed bank robbery: A single take where over 90 people perform a meticulous choreography for the camera. The film recreates an actual event that took place in Stockholm in June 2006.

Autobiographical Scene Number 6882

Autobiographical Scene Number 6882

A 30-years old man is celebrating Midsummer's eve together with friends on the west coast of Sweden. He makes his friends come and watch as he is going to jump into the sea from a very high bridge.

The Square

The Square

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.

Free Radicals

Free Radicals

Östlund discovered his penchant for long takes making ski films, in which unbroken shots prove the authenticity of the unbelievable feats depicted. Stunning compositions and an energetic soundtrack (featuring Swedish hip-hop, electronica, ska, and thrash metal) make this a sensory delight, even for those who aren’t skiing enthusiasts.