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And That’s It

Name: And That’s It
Director: Boris Khlebnikov, Natalya Meshchaninova
Released: 2020
Duration: 12 min

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2020

Director

Boris Khlebnikov, Natalya Meshchaninova

Runtime

12 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

And That’s It is a psychological character study that emphasizes internal neurosis over broad demographic representation. It effectively dismantles social norms and traditional family structures during a crisis, providing a nuanced view of human vulnerability. However, the film lacks complexity in its portrayal of diverse identities. With a homogeneous cast and a narrowly focused narrative, it does not offer much racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation, limiting its broader inclusivity. Overall, the film serves as a detailed study of individual anxiety rather than a diverse social landscape, positioning it as a specialized drama rather than a widely inclusive one.

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Category Breakdown

Does And That’s It have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers around a heterosexual couple named Julia and Volodya and does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to non-straight identities.

How does And That’s It portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional gender roles by showing both main characters in a state of hysteria, avoiding the typical strong protector or nurturing caregiver roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is And That’s It?

Limited

The cast seems to represent a homogeneous local population, and the setting operates within a traditional, non-diverse social context focused on a specific urban area.

How does And That’s It represent religion and culture?

Good

The storyline critiques social cohesion and trust in institutions by portraying strict adherence to safety protocols as a cause of social isolation and conflict.

Does And That’s It include disability representation?

Fair

The film examines acute anxiety and fear of the coronavirus as central plot elements, focusing on crisis-induced neurosis rather than long-term mental health issues.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by presenting both leads as equally vulnerable and neurotic.
Offers a deep, character-driven exploration of acute psychological anxiety and mental health during a crisis.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, featuring a homogeneous cast within a limited social framework.
Does not include LGBTQ+ representation or non-conforming gender identities within the central narrative.

Official Synopsis

A pandemic has ravaged the world outside. Julia and Volodya are a couple that suffers from Coronaphobia by taking the safety measurements far too seriously. After anticipating all the possible scenarios and doing breathing exercises, the couple reluctantly goes out to the street, a place, in Volodya’s own words, “full of COVID bastards”. Armored and hysterically, the couple arrives at an ordinary supermarket. Almost turning against each other, their suspicion is translated into episodes of excessive outrages against the local shoppers who, according to the couple, are painfully and inconsiderably carefree. Their mission seems to be a success until they encounter an unmasked shopper. From then on, things go downhill for the main characters.

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