Involuntary
2008•1h 38m•
★6.5(111 ratings)
ComedyDrama
Overview
In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.
Director
Ruben ÖstlundWriters
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In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.
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The original title is "De ofrivilliga" (SV).
The runtime is 98 minutes (1h 38m).
It was a co-production between: Denmark, Sweden, France.
The film was directed by Ruben Östlund.
The screenplay was written by Erik Hemmendorff and Ruben Östlund.
Cinematography was handled by Marius Dybwad Brandrud.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1232826.
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Good
111 votes
De ofrivilliga
Released
18
svenska
Denmark, Sweden, France
