Ruben Östlund’s Force Majeure already won over many critics at this years Cannes Film Festival. Now it’s set to play here in Chicago for one of the most prestigious festivals in North America. Certainly a very European film, I think the darkly comic tone may help provide a foothold for American audiences to get lost in the story.

Östlund could not have chosen a better setting for this story. The idyllic ski resort is one of the most beautiful sites I’ve seen on film in quite a while. The snow-covered mountains evoke a heavenly atmosphere, though we quickly learn that this family ski vacation will be anything but.

The camerawork is phenomenal, but the two lead actors really drive the film. Lisa Loven Kongsli, as Ebba, gives a particularly special performance as a wife and mother holding things together by the skin of her teeth.

The film has two showings, October 10th at 8:15pm and October 12th at 5:30pm. Find tickets here.