Force Majeure

Directed by Ruben Östlund

Over the course of much-needed skiing holiday in the French Alps, Tomas, Ebbe and their two young children are keen to spend some quality time together on what should be an idyllic holiday for this picture perfect Swedish family. While having lunch one day, an impulsive decision during an avalanche leaves Tomas and Ebba’s marriage hanging in the balance, and as the tension mounts, we start to explore the survival instinct and role of the patriarch in modern family life.

Duration:
119 minutes

Languages:
English and Swedish

Subtitles:
Partial English

Country of origin:
France, Norway and Sweden

Year of production:
2014