Ruben Östlund
Film director · 2 films (2014–2022)
Ruben Östlund is a director whose work here spans Force Majeure (2014) to Triangle of Sadness (2022), across drama and comedy. 2 of those films were photographed by Fredrik Wenzel. The work runs wide — 29% of frames across the 2 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 121 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Ruben Östlund (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈrʉːbɛnˈœstlɵnd]) (born April 13 1974) is a Swedish filmmaker best known for his satirical black comedy films Force Majeure (2014), The Square(2017) and Triangle of Sadness (2022). He is the recipient of various accolades, including two Palmes d'Or, four European Film Awards and nominations for three Academy Awards.
Born 13 April 1974 · Styrsö, Gothenburg, Sweden
Directing style
Ruben Östlund’s visual language is characterized by a detached, eye-level perspective that favors medium and wide compositions over closeups, framing characters in tension-filled, socially isolating spaces. His scenes are frequently set in interior environments lit by practical fixtures, fluorescent tubes, or natural window light, shifting between cool, desaturated color palettes and stark, high-contrast black tones. Despite the wide framing, he employs a shallow depth of field to subtly isolate subjects within their clinical, day-or-night surroundings, balancing a sharp dramatic tension with a dry, comedic distance.
Awards
- Palme d'Or · 2022
- Palme d'Or · 2017
- Short Film Golden Bear · 2010
- Guldbagge Award for Best Director · 2023
- European Film Award for Best Director · 2022
- European Film Award for Best Screenwriter · 2022
- European Film Award for Best Film · 2022
- H. M. The King's Medal · 2020
- Guldbagge Award for Best Director · 2018
- European Film Award for Best Comedy · 2017
- European Film Award for Best Screenwriter · 2017
- Guldbagge Award for Best Director · 2017
Films directed by Ruben Östlund
About Ruben Östlund
When was Ruben Östlund born?
Ruben Östlund was born on 13 April 1974 in Styrsö, Gothenburg, Sweden.
What films has Ruben Östlund directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Force Majeure (2014) and Triangle of Sadness (2022).
What awards has Ruben Östlund won?
Palme d'Or (2022), Palme d'Or (2017), Short Film Golden Bear (2010) and Guldbagge Award for Best Director (2023).
Search every frame of Ruben Östlund’s films
All 121 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Ruben Östlund — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.