Force Majeure (2014)

Original title

Turist

Directed by

Ruben Östlund

Genre

drama film

Country

France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway

Runtime

2h

Rated

R

Rating

6.9 of 10 from 1,228 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man and his family are skiing in the French Alps when an avalanche appears. The husband runs away instead of protecting his wife and children, which causes the couple to struggle with trust and their relationship.

tenseuncomfortablebleakly comicquietly devastatingclaustrophobiccerebralslow-burn

What happens

Force Majeure (French: [fɔʁs maʒœʁ]; Swedish: Turist, lit. 'Tourist') is a 2014 black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund. It follows the marital tension resulting from an apparent avalanche in the French Alps, during which the husband prioritizes his escape over the safety of his wife and two children. The title Force Majeure used for the film in some English-speaking countries comes from force majeure, a contractual clause freeing both parties from liability in the event of unexpected disasters. Force Majeure was acclaimed upon release, with critics praising its script and cinematography. It won the Best Film award at the 50th Guldbagge Awards and was named one of the best films of 2014 by various publications. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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