The Seventh Continent

The film is structured around three consecutive years: 1987, 1988, and 1989. It follows a single family through days that reveal a growing dissatisfaction with contemporary life. The final part centers on their decision to emigrate to Australia and the drastic actions that follow in a short, compressed timeline.

The story unfolds within an Austrian family home and its surrounding settings, rooted in late-1980s Austria. It portrays the domestic sphere as a microcosm of modern life, highlighting sterile routines and quiet alienation. Key locations include the family residence, the bank, and scenes hinting at an impending move abroad.

🗑️ Destruction of possessions

In the third act, the family destroys their home and belongings in a cold, ritualistic fashion. The act exposes the emptiness of material security and the breakdown of emotional bonds within the family. It presents a disturbing commentary on how objects can anchor people to a life they no longer want.

🌅 Escape from modern life

The decision to emigrate to Australia signals a radical attempt to break free from the constraints of routine and social expectation. The film scrutinizes the allure of starting anew while highlighting the cost and uncertainty that accompany such a dramatic departure.

⚰️ Mortality and isolation

The culmination is a stark meditation on death and detachment. The family dies in a controlled sequence, with minimal outward emotion, while the father tracks times of death and the daughter bears witness to the tragedy, underscoring a pervasive sense of isolation.