Plot
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.
Written by
Ruben Östlund
Directed by
Ruben Östlund
Crew
Production Countries
Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden
Production Companies
Nordisk Film & TV Fond, ARTE France Cinéma, Coproduction Office, Det Danske Filminstitut, Essential Filmproduktion, Imperative Entertainment, Minorordningen, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT, Film i Väst, Société Parisienne de Production, DR, Alamode Film, TriArt Film, Piano, Plattform Produktion, ZDF/Arte
Languages
svenska, English, Dansk
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 33 wins & 46 nominations total