Östlund's New Film: No Screens, Electric Shocks, and Affairs

Ruben Östlund, known for "The Square" and "Triangle of Sadness," is developing his seventh feature, "The Entertainment System Is Down." The film posits passengers on a long-haul flight forced to confront boredom when the in-flight entertainment system malfunctions. Östlund was inspired by discussions about such scenarios and anecdotes, including one where a defibrillator malfunctioned due to the plane's system during an emergency.

The director acquired a Boeing 747 to serve as the sole setting for the film, aiming to create dynamics within the confined space. He noted that human beings struggle with inactivity, citing a study where participants willingly gave themselves electric shocks to avoid doing nothing for short periods.