This week, SF Studios officially acquired the Nordic distribution rights for The Entertainment System Is Down, the highly anticipated new feature by Ruben Östlund, the director who won a Palme d’Or with The Square [+lire aussi :
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interview : Ruben Östlund
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The Entertainment System Is Down is a contemporary satire that takes place during a long-haul flight where the entertainment system stops working. The passengers are forced to confront their own thoughts – and each other – which leads to unexpected and dramatic consequences. Through his satirical lens, Östlund promises to explore “human behaviour and society’s dependence on constant distraction”.

“The film promises to deliver Östlund’s signature blend of sharp social commentary and compelling storytelling,” reads the official press release. “With his unique imagery and incisive social analysis, he will continue to challenge and engage cinema audiences around the world,” it continues.

A star-studded cast is attached. Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia [+lire aussi :
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“One of the highlights of Triangle of Sadness was the cinema tour around the country that we did together with SF Studios. Even before the new film is shot, we have already started discussions on how to make the tour even stronger. Among other things, I believe in offering the audience electric shocks when they get bored and hope to get everyone else on board with the idea,” says Östlund.

“Plattform Produktion has had a long history of collaborations with SF Studios over the years, from Involuntary [+lire aussi :
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interview : Ruben Ostlund
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fiche film] and, most recently, Triangle of Sadness. I look forward to collaborating with SF Studios once again to launch The Entertainment System Is Down in the best possible way across the Nordic region,” comments producer Erik Hemmendorff.

“SF Studios is incredibly happy and proud to once again collaborate with Ruben and Plattform Produktion as their preferred distribution partner in the Nordic region. With its unique vision, bold ambition and originality, The Entertainment System Is Down promises to deliver a cinematic experience beyond the ordinary. Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a ‘bumpy ride’ – and this time, it’s quite literal!” adds Yaba Holst, head of Nordic Acquisition at SF Studios.

The Entertainment System Is Down is being produced by Sweden’s Plattform Produktion in collaboration with several partners, such as Film i Väst, Sveriges Television and SF Studios, with backing from, among others, the Danish Film Institute and the Norwegian Film Institute. A24 is handling distribution in the USA, whilst global sales are being managed by Philippe Bober for Coproduction Office. The feature is slated to hit Nordic cinemas in the autumn of 2026.