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We've Only Got This World

We've Only Got This World

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2021

Director

Peter Walker

Runtime

77 minutes

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We've Only Got This World is a thematic drama that emphasizes ecological advocacy over the deconstruction of social identity hierarchies. Its primary strength lies in its cultural critique of environmental mismanagement and systemic industrial failures. While the film addresses important anti-capitalist themes, it remains limited in its representation of underrepresented identities. The narrative focuses heavily on the interpersonal dynamics of earth science students, leaving little room for broader social exploration. Ultimately, the film functions more as a call to arms for the planet than a diverse exploration of human identity, resulting in a score that reflects its specific environmentalist focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does We've Only Got This World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film features a romantic triangle involving Rodney, Betty, and Marco. However, it relies on conventional romantic clichés without providing clear evidence of queer identities or non-straight relationships.

How does We've Only Got This World portray gender?

Fair

Betty serves as a counterbalance to Rodney's environmental activism by exercising her own social influence. While she challenges a purely male-driven narrative, the film does not delve deeply into broader gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We've Only Got This World?

Fair

Set in the Pacific, the film's setting suggests a diverse environment. However, the characters seem focused on a specific social group, and there is no confirmed evidence of diverse casting or character depth.

How does We've Only Got This World represent religion and culture?

Good

The film strongly critiques industrial society and capitalist expansion. By framing the climate crisis as a call to arms, it prioritizes planetary survival over traditional nationalist stability.

Does We've Only Got This World include disability representation?

Limited

The character arcs focus on academic pursuits and romantic tensions. There is no depiction of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions within the main cast.

Present on Screen

  • Strong cultural critique of capitalism and industrialism through an environmentalist lens.
  • Nuanced gender dynamics that allow female characters to exercise influence outside of male-driven plots.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit representation for LGBTQ+ identities or queer-coded subtext.
  • Absence of characters navigating lived experiences of disability or neurodivergence.
  • Limited evidence of diverse casting or deep racial diversity within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

The climate crisis is causing much damage to the pacific and the rest of the world. Filmed in 2019, “Wol ia nomo” is Wan Smolbags response to the devastating effects we are seeing and a call to arms to do something about it. The film follows the story of Rodney and Betty who are earth science students. Rodney is an ardent environmentalist who has a crush on Betty but she is more interested in Marco, the local radio and nightclub DJ.

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