Triangle of Sadness

Triangle of Sadness is a 2022 satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his English-language feature debut.

Triangle of Sadness is a 2022 satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his English-language feature debut. The film follows a fashion-model couple whose luxury cruise with wealthy guests descends into chaos and survival on a remote island. It won the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and received generally positive critical reviews.

Plot

The film follows a celebrity model couple, Carl and Yaya, whose trip aboard a luxury yacht for wealthy passengers turns chaotic after a crisis at sea. Survivors are later stranded on an island, where class and power dynamics are reversed.

Production and release

Triangle of Sadness was written and directed by Ruben Östlund and premiered in competition at Cannes in May 2022. It is his first feature film in English.

Cast

The principal cast includes Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Woody Harrelson, Dolly de Leon, Zlatko Burić, Iris Berben, and Vicki Berlin. Charlbi Dean’s performance became her final film role.

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Östlund’s direction and the cast performances. It also became one of the most discussed Palme d'Or winners of recent years.