- The film is "The Square" and for its director, Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, it is a denunciation of contemporary individualism: even when one has progressive ideas, it is difficult to remain true to one's values.
- The film is "The Square" and for its director, Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, it is a denunciation of contemporary individualism: even when one has progressive ideas, it is difficult to remain true to one's values. To recount the genesis, background and production of "The Square," Östlund's fourth film, and winner of the Palme d'or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, this documentary Il était une fois - The Square from the "A film and its time" series is shot entirely in Stockholm. and enriched with interviews with the lead actors. A museum director in Stockholm is setting up an installation entitled "The Square": a large, white square on the forecourt of the museum, presented as a symbol of trust and altruism. But the day before the inauguration, his wallet and phone are stolen. To get them back, he will deviate from these lofty principles. At the same time, his marketing team launches a promotional campaign for the installation so outrageous that it forces him to resign. The director then realizes how superficial.—Ulf Kjell Gür
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