The Dinner
dir. Oren Moverman · 2017
Plot
A former history teacher and his wife Claire meet at a fancy restaurant with his elder brother, a prominent politician and his wife Babette. The plan is to discuss over dinner how to handle a crime committed by their teenage sons. The violent act of the two boys had been filmed by a security camera and shown on TV, but, so far, they have not been identified. The parents have to decide on what to do.
Why watch
"The Dinner" serves up a chilling exploration of privilege and moral ambiguity, as four parents grapple with the consequences of their children's violent actions over a seemingly innocuous meal. This tense drama invites viewers to question the lengths one will go to protect their own, making it a gripping watch for those who relish psychological complexity.