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Beyond the End of the World

Beyond the End of the World

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1978

Director

Manuel Esteba

Runtime

100 minutes

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Beyond the End of the World is a traditional 1970s science fiction film that prioritizes atmosphere and scientific disruption over social commentary. The plot centers on the relationship between humanity and a transformed natural world after a global catastrophe. The film adheres to well-established science fiction clichés, focusing on altered physical laws such as gravity. It does not explore social identity or challenge traditional hierarchies. Overall, the narrative structure supports the survival of a scientific team rather than exploring complex social dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beyond the End of the World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The story focuses solely on the scientific protagonists and the environmental disaster.

How does Beyond the End of the World portray gender?

Fair

Male leadership and intellectual roles are centered around Antón and Daniel, reflecting traditional gender roles typical of 1970s genre films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beyond the End of the World?

Limited

The cast is predominantly European, following the casting standards of its time and place. There are no characters from diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does Beyond the End of the World represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes physical survival and the conflict between science and nature. It avoids direct criticism of Western capitalism, religion, or traditional family structures.

Does Beyond the End of the World include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical or neurological disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Follows established post-cataclysmic science fiction conventions.

Limited or Absent

  • Includes no characters with LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Overly focuses on male-driven scientific expedition, limiting gender diversity.
  • Features a localized European cast without broader racial or ethnic diversity.
  • Avoids engagement with systemic social structures or identity-based power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

After spending three months doing experiments in space, scientists Antón and Daniel return to civilization. They're astounded to discover that the Earth has undergone an enormous cataclysm and the law of the gravity has even been altered in the interim.

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