The Square is set in a renowned museum where an artist exhibits an installation meant to promote altruism, providing people with a symbolic space where only good things can happen.
Christian is the respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two who drives an electric car and supports good causes.
His next show is "The Square", an installation which invites passersby to altruism, reminding them of their role as responsible fellow human beings.
But sometimes, it is difficult to live up to your own ideals: Christian's foolish response to the theft of his phone drags him into shameful situations.
Meanwhile, the museum's PR agency has created an unexpected campaign for "The Square". The response is overblown and sends Christian, as well as the museum, into an existential crisis.
Cast: Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary
About this movie
Title: The Square (2017)
Directed by: Ruben Östlund
Date of birth: 13 April 1974, Styrsö, Gothenburg Municipality, Sweden
Writing credits: Ruben Östlund
Year: 2017
Country: Sweden | Germany | France | Denmark
Language: Swedish | English | Danish
Color: Color
Runtime: 142 min.