Coup (2023)
Coup! is a dark comedy film directed by Joseph Schuman and Austin Stark, featuring a talented cast that includes Peter Sarsgaard, Billy Magnussen, and Sarah Gadon. The film premiered in the Giornate degli Autori section of the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 8, 2023.
Plot Summary
Set against the backdrop of the 1918 Spanish Flu, the story unfolds on a secluded seaside estate where a mysterious grifter poses as a wealthy family's new chef. As the plague isolates the estate, the cook, played by Sarsgaard, incites a rebellion among the staff against their affluent employer. This uprising serves as a commentary on class warfare and the hypocrisy of the wealthy during times of crisis.
