# Play (2011)

> A stark Swedish social-realist crime drama observes adolescent boys turning role-play and racialized gang performance into a disturbing method of control.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/61016

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Ruben Östlund
- Cast: Anas Abdirahman, Sebastian Blyckert, Yannick Diakité, Kevin Vaz, John Ortiz, Abdiaziz Hilowle, Sebastian Hegmar, Nana Manu
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1376717/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: austere, provocative, uncomfortable, serious film night, social issue discussion

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of youth crime that reveals the dark side of innocence.

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