Triangle of Sadness

“Triangle of Sadness” concludes with a stark commentary on social hierarchies and human nature. After the yacht is wrecked by pirates during a storm, only a handful of survivors—including Carl, Yaya, and a few others—end up stranded on a remote island. On their rescue, Yaya initially believes they will be saved by the nearby luxury resort, but her hope is dashed when she and Abigail discover that the resort has a functioning elevator and appears programmed for the wealthy. Yaya, excited by the prospect of rescue, is about to inform the group, but Abigail, who has begun to assert dominance, secretly kills Yaya with a large rock to maintain her newfound power and status. This act signifies the complete collapse of social pretenses, replacing them with raw survival instincts and the brutal reality of power dynamics. The film ends with Carl desperately searching the island’s forest for Yaya and Abigail, hinting that Abigail may either be manipulating her way into the luxurious resort, escaping alone, or possibly harming Yaya to preserve her dominance. The ambiguous ending leaves viewers contemplating whether true social hierarchies can be overturned or if human nature inevitably reverts to selfishness and brutality once the veneer of civilization falls away. Ultimately, “Triangle of Sadness” uses its dark satire to emphasize that beneath societal decorum, power and survival remain the ultimate truths, challenging the notion that wealth and social standing can shield us from our most primal instincts.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44