Before he won two Palmes d’Or for The Square and Triangle of Sadness, Ruben Östlund sparked fervor at Cannes with this earth-shattering marital drama. Provocative, insightful and at times excruciating, Force Majeure is a frequently hilarious look at the fragile masculinity of a family man.
The beloved José González ponders the paradoxes of being human in this profound yet playful film, conceived by the production company behind Triangle of Sadness. Channeled through surreal tableaux and musical interludes, the singer’s creative energy is in tune with nature and the world at large.
Setting the blueprint for Force Majeure and more, Ruben Östlund’s thrilling short showcases his exceptional eye for social tensions. Cleverly exploring the fallibility of groupthink and machismo in dangerous situations, this is a witty, mischievous provocation from the master satirist.