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The Real Ass Boys VS The Zombies

The Real Ass Boys VS The Zombies

2020

Director

Zhanna Kadnikova

Runtime

88 minutes

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Synopsis

An ancient Permian Komi virus was brought to Perm, which is gradually turning the inhabitants into zombies. A year later, the city is cordoned off by the military, scientists are trying to find an antidote. The planes are dropping food. But the heroes, like the rest of the inhabitants of Perm, have adapted to the new reality. They live an ordinary life: they go to cafes, do business, make plans for the future and try to clear the city of zombies on their own. Everything is getting better until one of the usual post-apocalyptic days Leroux is not bitten.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.8/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The narrative lacks explicit mention of queer identities or non-heteronormative storylines. The focus remains on traditional social units during the crisis.

Gender Representation

Fair

The title suggests a male-centric focus, though characters engaging in business and social planning imply broader participation. There is no clear evidence of subverting gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The film integrates indigenous elements through the mention of an ancient Permian Komi virus. This provides cultural specificity beyond standard Western apocalyptic tropes.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The story prioritizes local social rhythms and personal agency over state protocols. It explores how community identity persists through mundane activities like visiting cafes.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no specific evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this context.

Strengths

  • Strong regional identity through the inclusion of Permian Komi cultural elements.
  • Unique narrative approach that prioritizes mundane social continuity over typical heroic tropes.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer narratives within the primary plot.
  • Limited evidence of gender diversity or the subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.

AI Analysis

Real Boys Against The Zombie uses a post-apocalyptic setting to examine how social structures persist during systemic collapse. By focusing on the mundane aspects of life in a quarantined Perm, the film moves away from grand heroic tropes toward a study of localized resilience. The film's strength is its regional specificity, utilizing the Komi heritage to ground the conflict. However, the narrative lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities and provides little evidence regarding gender subversion or disability inclusion.

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