‘The end of western civilisation’: Triangle of Sadness director explains modelling world satire

Ruben Östlund, centre, with Triangle of Sadness stars Vicki Berlin, Woody Harrelson, Charlbi Dean Kriek and Harris Dickinson. Photograph: Sébastien Nogier/EPA

The shrieks of delight and horror greeting Ruben Östlund’s latest film, Triangle of Sadness, are a mark of success for its award-winning Swedish director, he said on Sunday, following the film’s Cannes festival premiere. Östlund explained he intended to make a “rollercoaster experience” for adults.

“People were applauding like it was a football game,” said Östlund.