The Square
2017 · 151 min · Director: Ruben Östlund
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Christian is the respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two who drives an electric car and supports good causes. His next show is "The Square", an installation which invites passersby to altruism, reminding them of their role as responsible fellow human beings. But sometimes, it is difficult to live up to your own ideals: Christian's foolish response to the theft of his phone drags him into shameful situations. Meanwhile, the museum's PR agency has created an unexpected campaign for "The Square". The response is overblown and sends Christian, as well as the museum, into an existential crisis.
Emotional fingerprint
The Square (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 25%, Confusion 25%, Guilt 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Humor25%
- Confusion25%
- Guilt20%
- Anxiety15%
- Disturbing15%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Confusion, Guilt. Genres: Comedy, Drama. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Confusion and Guilt. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Sympathy
- Disturbing
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sympathy | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 4′ | Humor | 39 % | 27 % | 9 % | 11 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 11′ | Tension | 46 % | 36 % | 15 % | 17 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Humor | 44 % | 30 % | 10 % | 14 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Humor | 43 % | 31 % | 5 % | 13 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Tension | 48 % | 43 % | 12 % | 16 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Tension | 49 % | 45 % | 21 % | 20 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Humor | 47 % | 37 % | 19 % | 21 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Humor | 45 % | 34 % | 12 % | 20 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 47 % | 38 % | 14 % | 22 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Disturbing | 49 % | 43 % | 22 % | 27 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Tension | 55 % | 50 % | 32 % | 24 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Tension | 56 % | 51 % | 37 % | 26 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Disturbing | 57 % | 51 % | 37 % | 40 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Tension | 63 % | 58 % | 33 % | 50 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 109′ | Tension | 73 % | 70 % | 36 % | 60 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Tension | 81 % | 76 % | 54 % | 66 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 125′ | Sympathy | 74 % | 68 % | 59 % | 51 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 132′ | Tension | 58 % | 52 % | 40 % | 29 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 140′ | Tension | 47 % | 35 % | 32 % | 15 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 147′ | Sadness | 48 % | 27 % | 40 % | 11 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Michael
Daughter
Daughter
Elna
Boy with Letter
Dark-Haired Advertising Agent
Blond Advertising Agent
Account Manager
Marketing First Assistant
Nicki
Office Worker
Robber
Robber
Senior Donator
Senior Donator
Details
- Directed by
- Ruben Östlund
- Written by
- Ruben Östlund
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 151 min
- Country
- Sweden, Germany, France, Denmark, United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
Where to watch
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