Force Majeure (Turist, dir. Ruben Östlund).

Östlund’s darkly comic, Swedish family drama is unflinching in its portrayal of the idealized version of the modern masculinity. Its sly yet sharply critical commentary on the chic, perfect-looking upper class is emotionally riveting as it builds dramatic tension around its chilly, disparate ski resort setting in the French Alps over five long days. The cold, stark filmmaking style echoes the isolation or its characters emotional frustration and frosty environment.

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