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What If...

Name: What If...
Director: Christopher Papakaliatis
Released: 2012
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2012

Not Rated

Director

Christopher Papakaliatis

Runtime

107 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

What If... is a character-driven drama that emphasizes the exploration of chance and consequence over social subversion. While it avoids being purely escapist by incorporating the harsh realities of the Greek economic crisis, it remains grounded in traditional narrative structures. The film focuses on how external socioeconomic pressures influence human connections. However, it does not actively seek to disrupt social hierarchies or prioritize diverse identities. Ultimately, the work highlights the fragility of the social contract through a romantic lens rather than serving as a vehicle for progressive social change.

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Category Breakdown

Does What If... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional romantic storyline without any queer narratives or non-straight gender identities.

How does What If... portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on conventional romantic relationships and interpersonal dynamics, offering limited challenge to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is What If...?

Fair

The setting is in Athens and focuses on local or Western European identities, with no evidence of a multi-ethnic cast.

How does What If... represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines how the Greek economic crisis affects personal relationships, emphasizing individual resilience within a challenging socioeconomic context.

Does What If... include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Integrates the impact of the Greek economic crisis into personal stories.
Avoids purely escapist romance by grounding the narrative in socioeconomic reality.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight gender narratives.
Contains no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Athens, the age of economic crisis. Demetris is a highly independent man who lives a normal life. A confirmed bachelor at the age of 33! When a moment arrives, his choice at that point in time will change everything. His roommate is a female German Shepherd called Lonesome. One night, after supper, Lonesome wants to be taken out. Demetris tries to change her mind, but Lonesome insists. It’s at this moment that he comes to a decision. This decision will change his entire life. If Demetris goes out, he will meet Christina, the love of his life. If he stays in, he will not meet her. Does true love exist? What is the impact of a severe economic crisis on people, and how can the crisis destroy a couple? One story shown from two different angles.

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