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How 'Triangle of Sadness' Built (and Destroyed) a Luxury Yacht for the Ultra-Rich

Filmmaker ruben östlund explains what went into designing and filming on a luxury yacht for this year's buzzy cruise ship satire 'triangle of sadness.'.

This story contains mild spoilers for Triangle of Sadness.

Most of  Triangle of Sadness  takes place on a European cruise that's so expensive, only the mega-wealthy can afford a cabin. The Cannes Palme d'Or-winning hit (out now in theaters) follows model/influencer couple Carl and Yaya (Harris Dickinson and Charlbi Dean) as they're invited for free to wine and dine alongside vacationing billionaires. While the models themselves are of an elite class, able to vacation in exchange for pictures on Instagram, even they find that they're outsiders on the ship, discovering that most other guests gained their supreme wealth by exploiting the system. 

Aboard a pristine ship sailing on waters that couldn't be more blue and where there's little else to do but relax, a cruise was simply the perfect setting, according to Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, when he thought of writing and directing a movie about the rich and beautiful. Especially considering how prevalent images of celebrities and influencers lounging on yachts have become on our feeds, the concept was always what he had in mind. 

The director wanted the film to be a riotous takedown of the ways in which the wealthy wield power—similar to his past social satires, like how 2014's  Force Majeure  dealt with self-interest on a family vacation gone wrong and 2017's  The Square  takedown of the art world. So not only was a cruise the perfect symbol for affluence and class—with its upper and lower decks, and crew catering to every whim of those sunbathing by the pool—it was the perfect recipe for disaster. While Triangle of Sadness  ridicules the lack of self-awareness of the voyagers aboard the ship, including Russian oligarchs and British arms dealers, it's also an instant eat-the-rich classic, as one night of choppy waters subjects them to total seasickness-induced debasement and, later, an ouroboros of a shipwreck. 

The inspiration for Triangle of Sadness first came from Östlund's wife, Sina Östlund, and her work as a fashion photographer. His curiosity about hierarchies in the fashion industry and hearing about her shoots on yachts made him realize that he "wanted to make a film about beauty as a currency, and that beauty can become a currency that can make you climb in class society, and I got interested in putting these people on a deserted island," he says. What better way to put them there, forcing them to fend for themselves without knowing any sort of survival skills, than making their exclusive ship go down?

In researching the project, Östlund spent 10 days on a Sea Cloud sailing cruise in the Mediterranean, departing from Italy and traveling to Sardinia, Corsica, and Spain. When it came time for production, the intention was always to shoot as much as possible on a yacht. But Östlund didn't look into filming on just any yacht. He sought out one of the most famous in history: Christina O , the nearly 100-meter vessel once owned by Aristotle and Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

"I couldn't help myself," Östlund says, of paying the boat's hefty rental fee for nine days. "Onassis was the richest person in the world during the '70s, and on Christina O was basically where the Western elite gathered. Churchill, Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, and Maria Callas—basically everyone that were superstars at that time spent time on that yacht. So when we started to do research and look for the yacht [to use], I couldn't help myself of thinking this is symbol value, and how fun it would be to blow it up in the air."

Even before the yacht blows up after a pirate attack,  Triangle of Sadness is like watching capitalism capsize in real time. It's constantly working the class dynamics between the crew and the wealthy guests, but it's one scene in particular—actually inspired by an Italian buffet that was served on the cruise Östlund went on in preparation during rough weather and got passengers seasick—when the veneer of luxury is stripped away, turning the austere guests into projectile vomiting, diarrhea-having sacks of flesh. 

During the night of the captain's dinner, the Marxist captain (Woody Harrelson) refuses to man the ship as it sails through stormy seas, making guests  very sick. To capture the wooziness as the camera itself lolls side-to-side, the director and his collaborator/set designer Josefin Åsberg opted to build a set. "I asked her, 'Do you think it's possible to build a full dining room of a luxury yacht in a studio on a gimbal that we can rock so much that the furniture starts sliding?'" Östlund recalls. "And she is a person that is completely crazy, so she said, 'Yes, let's do this!'"

The space's plush, regal carpet, nautical accents, grand piano, and white table cloths of the dining room seamless fit with the Christina O 's grand interior. "Sometimes when you start a project like this, you think, No, I was really crazy when I got the idea ," he says, "But if you start to look at the details that are built in that set, it was so beautifully done." That is, until everything gets drenched in vomit and the excrement from exploding toilets, as the captain would rather get into a drunken socialism-vs-capitalism quoting match with a Russian "shit seller" (Zlatko Buric) than commandeer the vessel to safety.  

Before the passengers' multi-course dinner gets puked up, the meal featuring oysters, octopus, gelée, and more feels as integral to the cruise's atmosphere as the actual dining room. "We had a good Michelin chef preparing the food for us," Östlund says. "So we said, 'Okay, we want you to make the dishes in a way that would be, What would be the most horrible dish if it came on a plate in front of you and you're sitting and dealing with seasickness? ' And he was like, 'Okay, now I know what the target is. No problem!'"

Östlund ensured the dishes were plated to look more questionable than edible, in contrast with the captain's proletariat-approved burger and fries, because he doesn't like fine dining. "I always feel, as soon as you go in these Michelin restaurants, the absurdity of every dish comes in," he says. Coincidentally, Östlund was able to consult his casting director who happens to be well-versed in gourmet restaurants, as her husband runs a Michelin-starred establishment in Stockholm. "She told me it's very often that they have to clean up the toilets because people are throwing up," he says, "people are vomiting because there's so much food."

Beside the detail to the ship's food, its sailing path (and where the guests eventually get shipwrecked) was carefully considered. Not only did a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean feel more posh than an American cruise departing from Florida into the Caribbean, Östlund explains he wanted to look past our typical ideas of tropical deserted islands for where the few that made it off the boat ended up stranded. With a tip from one of the film's Greek producers, they looked into Chiliadou, a beach on the Greek island of Evia.

"The beach is so beautiful and we loved the environment, this dramatic setting, but we had a problem," Östlund says. "There are nudist anarchists that hang out on this beach… How do you convince anarchists to let them move away from the beach and let us shoot there?" With some convincing ("We're comrades! An ally!"), the crew got access to the picturesque, rocky location that looks like the wealthy would otherwise helicopter to and vacation on, were they not castaways.

Aside from bringing his daughters onto the Christina O and watching them order rounds of iced teas, one of Östlund's favorite memories filming on the yacht was seeing Sunnyi Melles and Alicia Eriksson play out the moment in which Melles' wife of a Russian oligarch demands a crew member to enjoy the jacuzzi fully clothed, and, eventually, for the entire staff to go down the waterslide. (The waterslide does in fact belong to the Christina O . "It seems like that's what the rich people want to do when they go on a cruise: They want to go on a waterslide!" Östlund says.)

"When I did research, something that was interesting was it turned out it's not so unusual that [guests] actually ask the crew to go for a swim," he says. "I thought it was a very interesting aspect of abuse of power—instead of pushing someone down, thinking, I'm offering something nice for you . When you look at power structures, we often describe the enjoyable part of power is to control other people, but I think a very enjoyable part of power is the one that is being generous."

That twisted generosity is certainly a punchline of  Triangle of Sadness , which itself is never generous to its mostly ultra-privileged characters. In the film, their affluence was always bound to sink.

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Cannes Film Festival 2022: Top 10 Yachts with Film Inspiration

Posted May 17, 2022 in Lifestyle by Janine St.Denis

“Bond. James Bond.”

Cue the Music.

There’s no question. When it comes to classic Hollywood glamour and daring storytelling, luxury yachts are at the forefront. Nothing embodies the delight and excitement of class, wealth and esteem like a superyacht. Whether you’re into chaotic biopics like Wolf of Wallstreet or 007 films with a touch of mystery and elegance — high-class cinema and yachts inevitably go hand in hand. In honor of the Cannes Film Festival, Northrop & Johnson spotlights our top picks of luxury yachts that pay homage to cinema. Just as charcuteries and wine complement one another, we’re pairing our finest yachts with films of their nature. From charters to brokerage to new builds, we’ve got it all. So sit back and relax, as we take you on this cinematic yachting journey.

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Skyfall and casino royale.

Many acclaimed critics consider Skyfall and Casino Royale to be the most important 007  films in the entire franchise, and the yachts of their namesakes are no different. Champions of absolute luxury, daring adventure and neverending entertainment, these charter yachts are designed to emulate the opulence of a Bond story.

The 190′ (57.91m) Trinity superyacht SKYFALL is a breathtaking display of grandeur. Simply immaculate and wheelchair accessible, her main salon evokes a regal atmosphere with marble floors, lavish seating and game tables for entertainment. On deck, she offers a Jacuzzi, a plunge pool, soft sunpads, a full-service bar and even a basketball court. Guests can enjoy easy travel and a stylish, bond-like exit thanks to the touch-and-go helipad available aboard.

Her 007 counterpart, the 163′ (49.68m) Christensen superyacht CASINO ROYALE, is equally delightful, boasting massive spaces for leisure and pleasure aboard. Marked by Mahogany wood adornments throughout, CASINO ROYALE truly embodies the luxurious atmosphere of an international superspy. She boasts more than 6,900 square feet of interior space, including a vast skylounge with unparalleled amenities. Her exterior fulfills the ultimate alfresco lifestyle, spotlighting massive sunpads, a large Jacuzzi, a full bar with seating for 10, a dayhead and a barbecue. With exercise equipment on deck, you won’t have to worry about missing your MI6 morning workouts when chartering.

The magnificent 154′ (46.94m) Delta Marine superyacht USHER is both a movie star in herself and a production service on the water. Accompanied by a crew of 12 with professional videography and photography skills, guests can enjoy a dive into absolute luxury with long-lasting memories of their charter. Throughout her interior, USHER spotlights an ambiance of entertainment and comfort. Her main salon allows guests to relax with drinks in hand, socialize and enjoy a movie night on the 80-inch flatscreen TV. Her deck spaces are equally engaging, having been featured in the exhilarating film Entourage . An extension of the HBO series, this movie spotlights a group of friends and movie star Vince Chase (Adrian Grenier), cascading into the turbulent elegance of the Hollywood lifestyle. With her impressive offerings, it’s no wonder that USHER was chosen to star alongside Grenier in this comedy-drama.

Designed for the legendary owner of Aston Martin, Sir David Brown, the 130′ (39.7m) Clelands Shipbuilding Company superyacht ARIONAS is a revered gentleman’s yacht in impeccable condition. Aston Martin is notably featured as James Bond’s luxury automobile of choice, rendering her Hollywood praise undeniable. Like any 007 film, the interior of ARIONAS features a high-class atmosphere with romantic undertones. Outdoors, all aboard can enjoy the finest experience of the alfresco lifestyle. From excellent views on the loungers of her sundeck to alfresco dining in the open-air aft to the delightful easy-access swim platform, ARIONAS ensures that her charter guests will enjoy classic Hollywood glamour and nothing short of extraordinary.

The 128′ (39.01m) Northcoast luxury yacht SHOGUN is an elegant superyacht with a taste for adventure, romance and meticulous craftsmanship. Saturated in awe-inspiring amenities and breathtaking décor, this yacht is the perfect choice for an on-water holiday. Her interior spotlights sophisticated styling with the finest offerings of luxury amenities, including a grand piano, palatial furniture, a flatscreen TV and a formal dining salon. Her tri-deck layout is sensational, providing panoramic views from the on-deck Jacuzzi, a skylounge for alfresco dining and a remarkable collection of tenders and toys. Shogun , follows a daring adventure of Pilot-Major John Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain) on his journey from shipwreck to Japanese feudal society, where he undergoes love, loss and leadership in this historical drama. Rest assured, luxury yacht SHOGUN is seaworthy and safe, though she tells a tale of adventure and romance much like the film.

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A pioneer of cutting-edge technology, boundless adventure and sleek design, the 170′ (52m) Latitude superyacht VENOM is a groundbreaking new build embodying the futuristic atmosphere of her namesake. This luxury yacht takes a page from sci-fi inspiration, bearing sophistication and modern influence throughout. Awe-inspiring and seemingly endless, she features new-age fashion, maximum space for guest enjoyment, an abundance of natural light and complete dedication to the alfresco lifestyle. Whether guests choose to relax in the on-deck pool or host parties on the sprawling main deck aft, VENOM embodies on-water pleasure as she rides into the future. Her name matches that of the Marvel cinematic universe’s Venom , a sci-fi, space thriller featuring Tom Hardy as an investigative journalist turned alien protector of Earth. Both forward-thinking and exhilarating, you won’t want to miss the pairing of these two experiences.

The pristine 158′ (48.15m) Feadship superyacht GITANA is a beauty to behold. Designed by world-renowned John Munford with the panache of Guido de Groot on her exterior, GITANA is truly immaculate to the finest detail. With an atmosphere of romance, elegance and charm, GITANA features numerous places onboard to take in the astonishing views of her cruise. Her full-beam master stateroom is the centerpiece of her charm, featuring plush accommodations, intimate lounging and a stunning Jacuzzi tub with a skylight and a breathtaking mural. On deck, guests can enjoy delectable meals at sundown or socialize in the Jacuzzi underneath the stars. Her alluring atmosphere is reminiscent of the Romeo and Juliet style 1966 Spanish film Gitana that shares her name. It follows the story of two star-crossed lovers from warring gypsy families, leading to a tumultuous adventure with romance at the forefront.

OCEAN’S SEVEN

A classic expedition vessel, the 137′ (41.9m) Kingship Marine Limited OCEAN’S SEVEN is the ideal offshore yacht for the uncompromising owner with a taste for exploration, akin to her film of the same vein. OCEAN’S SEVEN is a testament to her dutch pedigree, having completed her ten-year Lloyds survey and an extensive 2015 refit. Extravagant, epic and enticing, her seemingly endless deck spaces invite guests to lounge, rejuvenate and plot their upcoming escapades. She was meticulously designed for functionality, unrivaled comfort and exceptional excitement. OCEAN’S SEVEN welcomes all aboard to enjoy open-air meals, delightful comfort and witty conversation as they relax into her skylounge, sundeck and overnight accommodations. OCEAN’S 7-11  is a tempestuous cacophony of heists, plots and planning, mirroring the yacht’s sense of mystery and adventure.

In the recent adaptation of James Bond’s story, SKYFALL , our heroic MI6 superspy takes to sailing yacht REGINA to assist his damsel in distress, the bewitching Bérénice Marlohe. The yacht’s legendary builder, Ark Yacht, is renowned for its groundbreaking designs, formidable craftsmanship and Turkish flair. These qualities are embodied throughout the magnificent structure of ARK 401 , a 131′ (40m) luxury yacht with incomparable amenities and revered sailing capabilities. Customizable, seaworthy and celebrated for her ingenious interior layout, ARK 401 embodies all of the revered qualities of a Bond-worthy yacht. With various social spaces throughout, dual-deck houses and alfresco dining available, ARK 401 is sure to leave long-lasting impressions on any superspies hosted aboard.

AFRICAN QUEEN

Upscale and unparalleled, the 121′ (36.9m) Benetti yacht AFRICAN QUEEN promises sights unseen and utmost luxury. From her split-layout sundeck with Bimini shading to her fun-in-the-sun social seating, AFRICAN QUEEN boasts an atmosphere of high-class delight and incomparable amenities. Her interior brings forth a sense of romance and class, with a sumptuous main salon in natural light and splendid accommodations in a private ambiance. The skylounge is the perfect place for guests to congregate and socialize in an attractive setting while sipping on sundowners from the full-service bar. Her lowering garage doors create a swim platform for on-water entertainment without limitations. Anyone familiar with Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn’s AFRICAN QUEEN  knows that it is a tale of adventure, love, drama and war. Though AFRICAN QUEEN is far more glamorous than her smaller namesake, she bears valor, exploration and romance all the same.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this cinematic-yachting extravaganza and wish you the utmost entertainment at the Cannes Film Festival.

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If you’ve ever fallen in love with a superyacht on the silver screen, now’s the chance to live the dream  with a luxury yacht charter in the Mediterranean or Caribbean this summer with these 10 incredible picks.

Sail through the Eastern Mediterranean aboard the classic schooner that starred in Skyfall, or party all night long on the decks of one of the most recognizable motor yachts of our time. Read on and see how many of these superyachts you recognize.

Ocean Club (Ex.Aspen Alternative)

37m/121ft motor yacht OCEAN CLUB (ex.ASPEN ALTERNATIVE, CHAIRMAN) was an integral part of romantic comedy remake Overboard and she is currently available for summer charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean .

Luxury yacht OCEAN CLUB from Sovereign Yachts

Refitted in 2014, she comes equipped for action and leisure with an on board gym, bikes, plenty of water toys and a Jacuzzi and home theatre system.

The classic interiors designed by Patrick Knowles are perfect for special events such as honeymoons, or for impressing on a corporate event charter. Sleeping up to nine guests over five large cabins, there is plenty of room on board to host a party, with wet bars across the deck to complement meals.

M3 (Ex.Lady M)

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jordan Belfort partied hard aboard superyacht M3 (ex.LADY M, AQUASITION) in 2013’s  The Wolf of Wall Street , and charter guests will find the perfect set-up for their own special occasion. Internationally recognised  Luiz De Basto Designs was involved in both the interior and exterior styling, where the timeless surroundings are fitted with a grand baby piano, marble flooring, a wet bar and games table to suit the mood as the evening progresses.

Luxury motor yacht M3 at anchor

The sundeck is the ultimate place on board for sunshine, cocktails and relaxation, with a wet bar, Jacuzzi and plenty of sunpads to choose from – all for 12 guests to enjoy all to themselves.

Northern Cross

It should come as no surprise that the James Bond films are heavy contributors to this list, showcasing dazzling locations and the latest luxuries in accessories and, of course sports cars and superyachts.

For that reason, Marin Teknikk ‘s 1991 superyacht NORTHERN CROSS, which featured in classic James Bond film  Goldeneye , is a staple on this list. Charter guests find her every bit as lavish, and she has been carefully maintained and updated for romantic and atmospheric living areas suited to special occasions and family getaways throughout the year.

Ocean Emerald

When the 1991 film  Point Break  was remade in 2015, the unique and imposing 2009 luxury yacht OCEAN EMERALD from  Rodriquez Cantieri Navali was selected to film the on board scenes. The exterior deck areas make use of the 8.4m/27.6ft beam for large salons, while the alfresco dining options on the upper decks benefit from shade and panoramic views.

OCEAN EMERALD

The stately interiors use a fresh monochrome color scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows for bright social spaces and a greater connection with nature. The five cabins use pale wooden paneling and plush mattresses for a cozy and comfortable night’s rest in preparation for a day of adventure with the water toys.

Classic motor yacht SURI was used as the location for the final dramatic scenes of 2016’s  Mechanic: Resurrection,  where a fight scene covering the sundeck down to the extensive main deck aft and swim platform. Built in 1978, she has an excellent and long-established reputation on the charter market, combining comfort with timeless styling for a home away from home.

SuRi – Wakeboard

The on board facilities include a spa and massage room, a media room, observation room, a helipad and a sundeck Jacuzzi – and that’s to say nothing of her comprehensive collection of water toys for all ages and fitness levels.

Casino Royale

You don’t need three guesses to work out which Bond remake this superyacht was named after. Originally known as motor yacht M3, this 33m/108ft Sunseeker Predator 108 lives up to her on-screen glamour with mirrors on the ceiling, contemporary styling and generous outdoor spaces for up to eight guests. An unusual feature for a sports yacht, she has a Jacuzzi positioned on the bow and a myriad of sunpads for guests to choose from to sunbathe or watch the night sky.

MY CASINO ROYALE

With a cruising speed of 32 knots, your group will be flying from one glamorous location to the next this summer to enjoy all the festivals and events the Mediterranean has to offer.

Joanna Lumley and Jenifer Saunders were aboard Sunseeker superyacht THUMPER for the filming of  Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie,  based off the hit British comedy TV series.

The pale blue and white interiors create a tranquil and stylish main salon and formal dining area, further enhanced by the massive windows and port-side sliding doors which open the room to the outdoor ambiance. As well as balanced indoor and outdoor spaces, there is an excellent collection of water toys.

Her engines are capable of a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, offering you the option of taking in the sights as you cruise along or zipping to your next destination. Sleeping 10 guests across five large cabins, luxury yacht THUMPER offers a more intimate charter experience for family and friends groups.

The 47m/154ft Delta Marine superyacht USHER (ex.MR TERRIBLE) starred as the party boat in the 2015 film  Entourage,  showing off her spacious exterior aft decks and massive sundeck Jacuzzi. Scuba diving equipment and jet skis are among the water toys, while the exotic interiors boast wenge, bubinga, and Koa wood as well as art deco and Polynesian-infused styling in the glass work and panelling.

Offering accommodation for up to 12 guests across five cabins, motor yacht USHER is available for charter in the Caribbean and Bahamas as well as Florida . Capable of a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots, she represents performance and power as well as style.

While motor yachts usually bring the latest gadgets and glamour, it was the graceful 56m/184ft luxury schooner REGINA that starred in the 2012 James Bond film  Skyfall . Built only a year earlier, sailing yacht REGINA provided all the style of a classic vessel while incorporating the very latest navigational technology and impeccable interiors finished in rich mahogany and white lacquer.

Currently available for charter in the Eastern Mediterranean locations of Greece and Turkey , she offers up to 12 guests six luscious cabins, a variety of on board entertainments and an abundance of deck space for alfresco and sunbathing for making your own exotic adventure.

Although 1974-built expedition yacht ALUCIA hasn’t starred in any films, she has played an important role on the small screen as well as in long-term environmental research. Featured in the documentary Blue Planet II and the Great Barrier Reef , M/Y ALUCIA was refitted in 2016 with the latest research equipment and on board comforts.

ALUCIA at anchor

Twelve guests have six spacious cabins with a lounge or study area inside, while the main salon uses light wooden panelling and plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows to enhance the interior. As well as a helipad and manned submersibles, guests have Scuba diving equipment and kayaks for connecting with their environment and spending quality time with family and friends.

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'The ship is going under.' Watch Woody Harrelson helm a $250 million luxury yacht for the uber-rich in the new trailer for Triangle of Sadness from Neon. Harris Dickinson stars in the film, which sees him as a male model at the prime of his career. He makes his way to the massive super yacht, and things are going excellent until the gross-out, over-the-top shenanigans that will ensue in the movie.

Despite receiving the Palme d'Or, Triangle of Sadness sparked walkouts at the Cannes Film Festival, according to The Age . One 15-minute scene involves graphic vomiting and defecation following some gooey oysters, champagne, and a fair amount of sea sickness. You catch a small glimpse of it in the trailer, but the full-fledged version is sure to be too much for some audiences.

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Triangle of Sadness will be the third film in a row to be a Palme d'Or winner for Neon, following Titane and Parasite . The movie makes its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next month before sailing into theaters on Oct 7. Watch the brand-new, excessively nauseating trailer below.

Director Ruben Östlund is Looking to Widen His Audience

Ruben Östlund is the filmmaker behind Triangle of Sadness , and he's had success in the industry before. However, until now, Östlund was prominent in European arthouse cinema, with foreign language films to his credit thus far. The director is making a big jump to a film primarily in English. The director wants to broaden his audience and bring his movies to a global scale while maintaining his initial fan base. He tells IndieWire , 'it's been very important to try to keep that audience and step it up, make it a little bit bigger, of course.'

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"My intention was to shock the audience as much as I always want to shock the audience. But I was scared to lose my old audience. I was scared to lose the kind of connection I had built up with the distributors of the European arthouse cinema. It's been very important for me to try to keep that audience and step it up, make it a little bit bigger, of course."

Östlund is no stranger to the Palme d'Or either, as he's won in the past for his film The Square starring Elisabeth Moss . The movie received an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year, proving that the director can consistently make great projects. Audiences are hoping for something just as hysterical when Triangle of Sadness lands in theaters later this year, on Oct 7.

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A unique two-hander that pits a lost seaman against a disturbingly menacing yacht, The Boat certainly doesn’t shy away from challenging plotting, but whether it can persuade horror fans that it’s worth a look in an increasingly crowded marketplace will require some very persuasive marketing, at the very least.

Not far from the Maltese port of Valetta, a local fisherman (Joe Azzopardi) sets out in his small outboard-motor-powered boat for a day on the water. Soon, however, a heavy fog drifts in, obscuring the shoreline and leaving him completely disoriented. A sudden collision with a drifting sailboat convinces him that he’s found safety, but boarding and searching the yacht, he finds it deserted. When he returns topside, his boat has disappeared, trapping him aboard the luxury vessel. The 40-foot Aeolus proves well-equipped and -provisioned, so he tries to raise Valetta’s port on the marine radio, but can’t make contact.

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A routine trip to the latrine turns into a claustrophobic nightmare when the door jams, trapping him inside for hours listening to the sound of the boat taking on water as a freighter passes by without hailing him. When he finally breaks the door down and finds himself in waist-deep seawater, he takes drastic measures to get the bilge pumps running. Exhausted, he retreats below deck and crashes out in one of the private berths, only to find the door locked when he wakes up. Convinced that someone, or something, is somehow in control of the boat, the fisherman desperately tries to escape the Aeolus , as the yacht powers through the waves, mysteriously locked on autopilot and headed directly into a gathering storm.

The central Mediterranean region surrounding Malta is rich in both folklore and classic mythology, where the demigod Aeolus was considered the “keeper of the winds” in Homer’s Odyssey . Whether such a similarly influential entity controls the sailboat and the fate of the fisherman remains unclear, or perhaps he’s been imprisoned by some sadistic manipulator controlling the vessel remotely. The final frames partially reveal the filmmakers’ perspective, but by then their rather forced narrative allusions have been squandered over the course of the film.

Director Winston Azzopardi clearly knows his way around a luxury yacht, skillfully shooting in tight quarters whether above or below decks, and even inserting some modest special effects. Pacing is not his strong suit, however, and the script, co-written with Joe Azzopardi, becomes repetitive and predictable as the plotting quickly comes up against the physical limitations of the sailboat’s layout.

With very few spoken lines, Joe Azzopardi’s physical demeanor effectively conveys the fisherman’s confusion and desperation, but the lack of any clear narrative resolution lends scant significance to the role.

Production companies: Latina Pictures, Hurricane Films Cast: Joe Azzopardi  Director: Winston Azzopardi Screenwriters: Joe Azzopardi, Winston Azzopardi Producers: Joe Azzopardi, Winston Azzopardi, Roy Boulter Executive producers: Rita Galea, Yolanda Golea, Sol Papadopoulos Director of photography: Marek Traskowski Production designer: Ino Bonello  Editor: Daniel Lapira Music: Lachlan Anderson Venue: Beyond Fest Sales: Carnaby International

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"Push the red button." Yep that's all it takes to defeat them! Voltage Pictures has revealed an official trailer for a survival thriller titled Stowaway , formerly known as The Yacht . Both of these titles are bland and boring, neither really works. There was already this sci-fi survival thriller called Stowaway on Netflix a few years ago anyway. A tenacious party girl fights to survive after three thieves commandeer her luxury yacht. Described as similar to Die Hard or Panic Room but on a yacht. The indie film stars Ruby Rose , Frank Grillo , Emma Maddock , Patrick Schwarzenegger , Luis Da Silva Jr. , & Major Dodge . Aside from the trailer showing most of the film, including what the thieves are after, this is just a bad trailer. Why does every shot in this look so dark?! Everything on the boat is so poorly shot it's hard to see anything happening.

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The film is about a tenacious and troubled young woman who inherits a luxury yacht from her estranged father and has to fight to survive when it gets hijacked by thieves. Unable to escape and trapped on the yacht at high seas, the prey becomes the hunter as she turns the tables on the intruders and takes matters into her own hands. Stowaway , formerly known as just The Yacht , is directed by British filmmaker Declan Whitebloom , making his feature directorial debut after numerous music videos and short films previously. The screenplay is by Ian Hayden. Produced by Adam Beasley, Ford Corbett, Mike Dill, Michael Jefferson, Nathan Klingher, Jib Polhemus, Lowell Shapiro, Anthony Standberry, and Ryan Winterstern. Voltage Pics will debut Whitebloom's Stowaway streaming on AMC+ starting August 5th, 2022 this summer. Anyone?

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A new trailer has been released for the upcoming Entourage movie, starring 47m superyacht USHER , alongside a bevy of A-list stars including Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Alba, Liam Neeson, Pharrell Williams and the world's third richest man, Warren Buffett.

The epitome of the glamourous lifestyle featured in 8 seasons of Entourage, a luxury yacht such as USHER offers the perfect centre stage for Vincent Chase and co.'s iconic parties when taking time out from tackling Hollywood.

Boasting state-of-the-art entertainment systems like an 80-inch television in her main salon, an elevator, sundeck Jacuzzi, open-air bar, excellent stability from Zero Speed Stabilizers and benefitting from an extensive refit last summer, motor yacht USHER was the ideal choice to host the film's stars, including Adrian Grenier and Jeremy Piven.

Featuring expansive outdoor space and a sumptuous interior styling by Juan-Carlos Espinosa and Delta Design Group, she aptly lives up to the 'live larger' motto the Entourage movie's new trailer celebrates. 

USHER offers well-appointed accommodation for up to 12 guests in five staterooms, including a master suite, four double staterooms and two Pullman berths. World-class cuisine can be enjoyed on board by esteemed Chef John Walter. Highlights from her array of water toys includes water-skis, kayaks and scuba-diving equipment. 

The Entourage movie will be released worldwide this summer. For details on chartering yacht to the stars, M/Y USHER in the Bahamas or Florida , please contact your preferred charter broker . 

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Video shows moments before superyacht went down in storm off Sicily

Newly released video captures a luxury superyacht being battered by a violent storm before it suddenly sank off Sicily with 22 people aboard Monday.

The grainy images obtained by NBC News and other outlets were recorded on closed-circuit television not far from where the Bayesian was anchored, about a half-mile from the port of Porticello, on Sicily’s northern coast .

The yacht's 250-foot mast, illuminated with lights and lashed by the storm, appears to bend to one side before it finally disappears and is replaced by darkness.

The speed with which a yacht built to handle the roughest seas capsized stunned maritime experts.  

“I can’t remember the last time I read about a vessel going down quickly like that, you know, completely capsizing and going down that quickly, a vessel of that nature, a yacht of that size,” said Stephen Richter of SAR Marine Consulting.

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and five of the 22 other people who were aboard the 184-foot vessel remain unaccounted for and are believed to be trapped in the Bayesian’s hull, nearly 170 feet underwater.

Officials confirmed Monday that at least one person, the ship’s cook, had died.  

Superyachts like the Bayesian, which had been available for charters at a rate of $215,000 a week, are designed to stay afloat even as they are taking on water to give the people aboard a chance to escape, Richter said. 

“Boats of this size, they’re taking passengers on an excursion or a holiday,” Richter said. “They are not going to put them in situations where it may be dangerous or it may be uncomfortable, so this storm that popped up was obviously an anomaly. These vessels that carry passengers, they’re typically very well-maintained, very well-appointed.”

Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is the tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world, according to CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters. 

On Tuesday, Italian rescue workers resumed the search for Lynch and the five other passengers still missing: Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife.

“The fear is that the bodies got trapped inside the vessel,” Salvatore Cocina, the head of civil protection in Sicily, told Reuters .

The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was one of the 15 people rescued Monday after it capsized.

“It’s extremely rare for a boat of this size to sink,” Richter said.

What’s not rare is the kind of storm that sank it , said Simon Boxall, senior lecturer in oceanography at Britain’s University of Southampton.

“People assume the Mediterranean is this rather calm and passive place that never gets storms and always blue skies,” Boxall said. “In fact, you get some quite horrendous storms that are not uncommon at this time of year.”

The president of Italy’s meteorological society has said Monday’s violent storm may have involved a waterspout, essentially a tornado over water, or a downburst, which occurs more frequently but doesn’t involve the rotation of the air.

Luca Mercalli, president of the Italian Meteorology Society, also said recent temperatures may have been a factor. 

“The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius [86 Fahrenheit], which is almost 3 degrees more than normal,” Mercalli told Reuters. “This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms.”

The Mediterranean sailing vacation was designed to be a celebration for Lynch, who two months ago was acquitted by a San Francisco jury of fraud charges stemming from the 2011 sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion.

Prosecutors alleged that Lynch, dubbed “Britain’s Bill Gates,” and Autonomy’s vice president for finance, Stephen Chamberlain, had padded the firm’s finances ahead of the sale. Lynch’s lawyers argued that HP was so eager to acquire Autonomy that it failed to adequately check the books .

Lynch had taken Morvill, who was one of his defense attorneys, on the luxury trip. 

Chamberlain was not on the Bayesian.

In what appears to be a tragic coincidence, a car struck and killed Chamberlain on Saturday as he was jogging in a village about 68 miles north of London, local police said.

“Steve fought successfully to clear his good name at trial earlier this year, and his good name now lives on through his wonderful family,” Chamberlain’s lawyer, Gary Lincenberg, said in a statement .

Henry Austin reported from London and Corky Siemaszko from New York City.

Henry Austin is a senior editor for NBC News Digital based in London.

Corky Siemaszko is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital.

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California yacht sinks after fireworks explode, blaze breaks out on video, luxury yacht explodes fireworks, live ammo onboard ... sinks after 2 hours.

A luxury yacht sank off the coast of Los Angeles ... taking on water after a ton of fireworks blasted off from the deck.

In a scene straight out of the film "Battleship," firefighters responded to the Marina del Rey harbor Wednesday night to fight a blaze consuming a 120-foot-yacht ... with news crews on hand to film the blaze.

Check out the video ... the fire squadrons gave it all they got -- but, it's pretty clearly a lost cause, with smoke billowing out from the ship.

As for the cause of the fire .... that's still under investigation -- but, just before it kicked off, fireworks launched off the ship and exploded just above, so it certainly seems like a magical moment gone wrong.

BTW ... authorities say there were also 1,000 rounds of ammunition on the boat -- unclear why or what kind. Authorities also say there were two people on the ship at the time. Both survived, with one sustaining minor injuries.

Unfortunately, there was no chance for firefighters to save this ship from the Titanic's fate ... the yacht sank about two hours after the fire started.

Like we said, investigators are still looking into how the fire started ... though we can't imagine fireworks and live ammo are a fire marshal-approved combo.

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