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Quintet

During a future ice age, dying humanity occupies its remaining time by playing a board game called "Quintet." For one small group, this obsession is n...ot enough; they play the game with living pieces ... and only the winner survives. Show More

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Det dödliga spelet (1979) is set in a distant future where the world is engulfed in an ice age. The film revolves around a city originally designed for five million people, now on the verge of destruction as the encroaching glacier threatens to crush its steel foundations. The surviving inhabitants, clad in furs and numbering only in the thousands or even hundreds, lead bleak lives as they struggle to find food, warmth, and meaning amidst their desolate surroundings.

As they await their inevitable demise, the inhabitants try to survive each day with meager rations and scavenged firewood. Their only sources of comfort are booza, an alcoholic beverage brewed from moss, and Quintet, a seemingly harmless board game for six players. Quintet, however, takes on a sinister twist as its participants discover that losing in the game results in their real-life demise.

The film delves into the psychological and philosophical depths of its characters as they grapple with their inevitable fate. The lines between reality and fiction blur as paranoia, fear, and desperation seep into their lives. Det dödliga spelet serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of losing oneself in escapism and the cyclical nature of human existence.

Directed by Robert Altman, this dystopian drama offers a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's struggle for survival, set against a backdrop of impending doom and inevitable destruction. Det dödliga spelet challenges audiences to reflect on the nature of existence, the fragility of society, and the choices we make in the face of adversity.

Also Known As:

Quintet

Release Date:

11 Apr 1979

Writers:

Frank Barhydt, Robert Altman, Patricia Resnick

Awards:

1 nomination

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