Involuntary is a series of stories exploring different perspectives on the power of a group over the individual. At once humorous and poignant, each situation raises questions about the value of the opinions of others: a man injured at his own party prefers to soldier on through the festivities rather than ruin the night for everyone else; a group of teenage girls pout, preen and flirt, pushing one another further in social and sexual games; a schoolteacher carries out a psychological experiment on her class to illustrate the power of peer pressure; and, at a drunken reunion a young man exploits his mates’ willingness to go with the flow to take advantage of another friend.
Östlund’s systematic use of long takes creates a liberating sense of distanced observation, and yet his unconventional framing (obstructed views, extreme close ups and very long shots) throws one off balance a little, encouraging you to look at situations more keenly and in different ways. This is a perceptive and witty look at lessons to learn, battles to fight and where to draw the line.
Sarah Lutton
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Language(s):Swedish
Subtitles:English
