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The young model couple Carl and Yaya is invited to a holiday on a luxury cruise. Mingling with Russian oligarchs, British weapon dealers and Swedish tech millionaires, they are immersed in the world of the super-rich. Out on the crystal blue water, the whimsical guests gets all of their wishes fulfilled by the ever-so-patient staff. At the same time, the alcoholic, Marxist captain is taking refuge in his suite. But there are not only blue skies on the horizon. A storm is brewing and just in time for the captain’s dinner, hell breaks loose. Soon the ship, its social hierarchies and everybody’s stomachs are all turned upside down. Washed up on the shore of a desert island, the survivors find themselves in a new reality where everything but money is the currency you need to survive.

That is a glimpse into Ruben Östlund's latest movie, the black comedy Triangle of Sadness. For almost three hours, Östlund brings the audience on a spectacular and very intense journey. The movie is split into three acts. The first one focuses on the relationship between Carl and Yaya and brings up discussions of gender roles and money. The second act takes place on the luxury yacht and includes, among many humorous scenes, the infamous 15 minutes of… seasickness. The third act is set on a deserted island. Where movies this long usually tend to feel forced - time flew by with this one. I found myself constantly entertained and fully immersed in the story. Östlund succeeds in involving the watcher, making the absurd scenes