Force Majeure (2014)

7.2R120 minDirector: Ruben Östlund

2014 film by Ruben Östlund

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.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Force Majeure about?
Force Majeure (2014) — A Swedish family travels to the French Alps to enjoy a few days of skiing. The sun is shining and the slopes are spectacular but, during a lunch at a mountainside restaurant, an avalanche turns everything upside down. With diners fleeing in all directions, mother Ebba calls for h
Is Force Majeure based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Force Majeure scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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