The Platform On The Right

In a dystopian future, prisoners are housed in vertical cells, with a food platform descending daily. Those on higher levels feast, while those below receive scraps or nothing, leading to a brutal fight for survival and a desperate attempt to send a message. The protagonist, Goreng, navigates the moral complexities and escalating violence of this unique prison.

The Platform received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its original concept, disturbing imagery, and social commentary. Some found the violence gratuitous, but most commended its bold exploration of themes like social hierarchy, greed, and consumerism.

• A visually striking and thematically rich dystopian thriller.

• Its allegorical nature effectively critiques societal structures and human behavior.

• The film's graphic violence and unsettling premise leave a lasting impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's originality and its thought-provoking social commentary. Many appreciated its intense atmosphere and the disturbing yet effective way it illustrates class struggle and selfishness. Some viewers found the ending ambiguous, while others praised its boldness.

Won the Audience Award for Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival and Best Feature Film at Fantasia International Film Festival.

The platform itself is designed to be a character in the film, symbolizing the hierarchical and unequal distribution of resources.