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Goodbye World

Name: Goodbye World
Director: Denis Hennelly
Released: 2013
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2013

Not Rated

Director

Denis Hennelly

Runtime

101 minutes

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Goodbye World follows a traditional ensemble drama framework set against a backdrop of societal collapse. The narrative prioritizes the interpersonal history of a group of friends over a deliberate attempt to challenge systemic social hierarchies. The film lacks specific markers of progressive representation or multi-layered identity politics. While the apocalyptic setting provides a canvas for human connection, the focus remains on individual survival and shared pasts rather than systemic disruption. Ultimately, the work appears to function as a standard character study. It does not utilize its high-concept premise to explore diverse cultural, racial, or gender-based perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goodbye World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a group of old college friends and lovers. However, there is no clear evidence of queer individuals taking a leading role or having specific non-straight identities within the narrative.

How does Goodbye World portray gender?

Fair

The story functions as a character-driven ensemble drama. It remains unclear if the film challenges traditional gender roles or simply reinforces standard power dynamics between its male and female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goodbye World?

Limited

The demographic of college friends offers potential for variety, but the film provides no indication of a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority. It prioritizes interpersonal conflict over racial exploration.

How does Goodbye World represent religion and culture?

Fair

While the cyber-attack explores the fragility of modern institutions, the film focuses on individual coping mechanisms. It lacks an explicit critique of capitalism, religion, or the family unit.

Does Goodbye World include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no evidence of disability-focused storylines or ability to act.

Present on Screen

The ensemble setting provides a potential canvas for exploring complex human connections during a crisis.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks clear evidence of queer individuals taking a leading role or having specific non-straight identities.
There is no clear indication of racial or ethnic diversity within the character group.
The film does not explicitly engage with or critique systemic cultural or religious norms.

Official Synopsis

When a mysterious cyber-attack cripples civilization, a group of old college friends and lovers retreat to a remote country cabin, where they must cope with an uncertain future while navigating the minefield of their shared past.

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