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"The Square" Film Screening

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Join us for a screening of The Square (2017), an Oscar-nominated satire that probes the absurdity of the contemporary art world. The film will be introduced by Amanda Doxtater, an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington who has written widely on Nordic cinema.

2.	A scene from THE SQUARE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

About the Film:

In this popular Ruben Östlund film, Christian is the respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two who drives an electric car and supports good causes. His next show is “The Square”, an installation which invites passersby to altruism, reminding them of their role as responsible fellow human beings. But sometimes, it is difficult to live up to your own ideals: Christian’s foolish response to the theft of his phone drags him into shameful situations.

Meanwhile, the museum’s PR agency has created an unexpected campaign for “The Square”. The response is overblown and sends Christian, as well as the museum, into an existential crisis. Featuring a conversation between Seattle-based art and film experts.

Speakers

  • Amanda Doxtater

    Amanda Doxtater

    Amanda Doxtater is Associate Professor and Barbro Osher Endowed Chair of Swedish Studies in the Department of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Washington. 

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