# The Square (2017)

> A museum curator’s commitment to public altruism collapses into absurd moral chaos when theft, publicity, and privilege expose the gap between ideals and behavior.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/267221

## Facts

- Runtime: 151 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ruben Östlund
- Cast: Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary, Christopher Læssø, Lise Stephenson Engström, Lilianne Mardon, Marina Schiptjenko
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4995790/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, absurd, provocative, arthouse film night, discussion group viewing

## Synopsis

A thought-provoking exploration of art and morality in modern society.

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