Force Majeure is a Swedish drama film that explores the dynamics of a family's relationships during a skiing holiday in the French Alps. The film begins with a picturesque scene of the family enjoying their vacation, but things take a turn when an avalanche hits the restaurant where they are having lunch. The father, Tomas, panics and runs away, leaving his wife Ebba and their two children trapped in the snow. The family survives physically unharmed but emotionally shaken. As they continue their vacation, tensions between Tomas and Ebba rise to the surface. Tomas struggles with his own cowardice and inability to protect his family during the emergency situation. Ebba grapples with her feelings of betrayal and disappointment in her husband's actions. Their arguments escalate throughout the trip, causing strain on their relationship and impacting their interactions with their children. The film also explores themes of masculinity, loyalty, and morality as Tomas tries to come to terms with his actions and find a way to regain his place as patriarch of the family. Throughout Force Majeure ,the stunning scenery of the French Alps serves as both an idyllic backdrop for this midday crisis while also providing moments that threaten danger lurking beneath its beauty In this psychological drama Swedish director Ruben Östlund__ takes audiences on an unforgettable journey questioning what we really know about ourselves when disaster strikes close by..

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