The Square: (2017)

The story centers on (Claes Bang), the respected but morally complacent chief curator of a modern art museum in Stockholm. His life spirals into chaos through two primary subplots:

Ruben Östlund: ‘The Square Becomes What We Make Out Of It’ The Square (2017)

: After being pickpocketed in a elaborate street scam, Christian embarks on an ill-advised, high-tech quest to retrieve his phone and wallet, leading to unintended consequences for a young boy in a low-income neighborhood. Key Scenes and Motifs The story centers on (Claes Bang), the respected

The film is structured as a series of increasingly uncomfortable and provocative set pieces: The story centers on (Claes Bang)

: Christian is preparing to launch a new conceptual artwork called "The Square"—a literal illuminated quadrilateral in the museum courtyard meant to be a "sanctuary of trust and caring".