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Ruben Östlund Starts Filming Dark Satire in Budapest

1/28/2025

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Ruben Östlund has kicked off filming his dark satire, *The Entertainment System is Down*, in Budapest. Set aboard a long-haul flight, the film delves into the tensions and ennui faced by passengers. With a star-studded cast featuring Kirsten Dunst, Keanu Reeves, and Connor Swindells, production is set to unfold over 70 days, with A24 securing U.S. distribution rights.

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Ruben Östlund has kicked off filming his dark satire, *The Entertainment System is Down*, in Budapest. Set aboard a long-haul flight, the film delves into the tensions and ennui faced by passengers. With a star-studded cast featuring Kirsten Dunst, Keanu Reeves, and Connor Swindells, production is set to unfold over 70 days, with A24 securing U.S. distribution rights.