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The Square (2017) - Ruben Östlund

10/28/2017

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Featuring flashes of absurdity in its satirical take down of contemporary art, The Square is a thematically complex and beguiling experience which attempts to comprehend the fractured state of the world.  This is the type of film which welcomes a plethora of interpretations, due to carrying a tone and structure that is abnormal to the average viewer, uninterested in adhering to typical expectations of the satire about art.  The Square focuses on the further detachment created by modernity, asserting that the artificial sense of connection we've created is merely a deception, with society growing more and more pron to only inhabit their space, with the fractured nature of society making individuals untrustworthy and less empathetic to anone outside their own space.  Poignant in its deconstruction of the complexities of our times, The Square is a reflection on the state of the world and civilization in the 21st century, recognizing that much of the hostility and detachment of humanity is fueled by power structures of ideology and authority. The Square is a poignant satirical drama reflecting our times, with the complexities and uncertainties for the future fueling the egocentric nature of oneself.  The main character is a self-absorbed, self-important character, a man who is completely detached from the outside world, unbeknownst to him. His authority, due to having a position of power as an art curator for a major museum in Sweden, drives his growing detachment to humanity fueled by the high-brow demands of the art world.  A character whose egocentric nature leads him to lose empathy for his fellow man,  it's no coincidence that the filmmakers wait until well over half way through the film to reveal that he is a father to multiple daughters, subverting expectations.  As a character we've only known him as an egocentric, self-absorbed archetype, yet now we are forced to view him through a paternal lens, one where selflessness and sacrifice are necessary for success.  A biting satire that is comedic yet poignant, The Square is a plea for more empathy in modern times, acknowledging the complexities and overall difficulties associated with making changes to the aspects of modern society which it critiques.  
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