The unusual inspirations behind Ruben Östlund’s singular style
A paradox that somehow works.
“The peak of his work lies desperation”.
The façade behind the thin veneer.
“You can feel the humanism through everything that he’s making.”
The multiple Palme d’Or winning auteur discusses inspiration.
The director is hugely indebted to one of his countrymen.
“This is the best film title in the world.”