Ben je fan van 'The Square' (2017), de satirische film die de kunstwereld en moderne samenleving op scherpe wijze bekritiseert? Dan vind je het vast leuk om soortgelijke films en series te ontdekken. In dit artikel vind je 10 titels die dezelfde thema's, humor of stijl delen, zodat je verder kunt genieten van vergelijkbaar entertainment.

The Celebration (1998)
Beschreibung: Uses the Dogme 95 filmmaking style to create a raw, unsettling family drama that exposes hidden truths and hypocrisies during a seemingly joyful gathering.
Fakt: This film launched the Dogme 95 movement in international cinema. It was shot entirely with handheld cameras and used only natural lighting.


Amour (2012)
Beschreibung: A brutally honest portrayal of love and aging that confronts difficult questions about mortality and caregiving with unflinching realism.
Fakt: Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The entire film was shot in sequence to maintain emotional continuity.


A Separation (2011)
Beschreibung: Examines moral dilemmas and the complexity of truth through an intimate family drama that gradually reveals societal tensions in contemporary Iran.
Fakt: First Iranian film to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The courtroom scenes were filmed in an actual Tehran courtroom during real cases.


The Hunt (2012)
Beschreibung: Delves into the destructive power of rumors and collective hysteria, examining how a small community turns against an individual based on unverified accusations.
Fakt: Mads Mikkelsen won the Best Actor award at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival for his performance. The film sparked intense debates in Denmark about child abuse allegations and due process.


Force Majeure (2014)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of masculinity, family dynamics, and societal expectations through a darkly comedic lens, often highlighting the absurdity of human behavior in crisis situations.
Fakt: The film won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. It was later remade in the US as 'Downhill' starring Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.


Ida (2013)
Beschreibung: A minimalist exploration of identity and history, told through stark black-and-white cinematography and restrained performances.
Fakt: First Polish film to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The entire film was shot in the 4:3 aspect ratio, unusual for modern cinema.


Winter Sleep (2014)
Beschreibung: A slow-burning character study that examines privilege, guilt, and moral responsibility through intense dialogue and psychological depth.
Fakt: Won the Palme d'Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. The film's three-hour runtime contains numerous long takes of philosophical conversations.


The Lobster (2015)
Beschreibung: A surreal satire of societal norms and relationships, presenting a dystopian world where the pressure to conform leads to absurd and often darkly humorous situations.
Fakt: The film features an original score that includes pieces by Beethoven and Stravinsky. It was the first English-language film by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos.


The Salesman (2016)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of revenge, justice, and masculinity through the lens of a theatrical production that mirrors the characters' real-life drama.
Fakt: Won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film's title refers to Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman', which features prominently in the plot.


Parasite (2019)
Beschreibung: A masterful blend of dark comedy and social thriller that dissects class inequality through increasingly absurd and tragic situations.
Fakt: First non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The house set was built in three different versions to accommodate various filming needs.
