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Apocalypse Will Not Happen

Name: Apocalypse Will Not Happen
Director: Ermalo Magradze
Released: 2015
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2015

TV-G

Director

Ermalo Magradze

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Apocalypse Will Not Happen is a Georgian drama that emphasizes individual morality and religious conviction over social disruption. The narrative follows a male protagonist through a philanthropic arc, keeping the focus narrow and traditional. The film operates within a conventional ethical framework. It lacks the intention to represent multiple aspects of identity or disrupt established social hierarchies, resulting in a story that feels culturally specific rather than globally diverse. Ultimately, the film's themes of hope and charity are grounded in traditional social responsibility. It does not actively engage with secularism or the deconstruction of religious or gender norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Apocalypse Will Not Happen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's personal philanthropic journey and religious beliefs.

How does Apocalypse Will Not Happen portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around Akaki, a male school teacher. While it avoids obvious sexism, it does not give female characters significant roles or challenge traditional gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Apocalypse Will Not Happen?

Fair

Set in Georgia, the film centers on a local protagonist and community. There is no indication of diverse racial representation or a cast that challenges traditional demographic norms.

How does Apocalypse Will Not Happen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes traditional values and religious conviction. The protagonist's actions are motivated by his faith, reinforcing conventional moral frameworks without questioning religious institutions.

Does Apocalypse Will Not Happen include disability representation?

Minimal

While the protagonist supports various medical needs, there is no evidence that characters with disabilities play central roles or have significant influence in the plot.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused, character-driven exploration of individual philanthropy and moral responsibility.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight characters.
Female characters lack significant roles or challenge traditional gender stereotypes.
The story lacks diverse racial representation or a globalized approach to ethnic diversity.
The film relies on conventional religious frameworks rather than exploring diverse belief systems.

Official Synopsis

Akaki is a school teacher. He unexpectedly becomes an inheritor of a dying billionaire, who sold his assets around the world and returned to his homeland, Georgia. Akaki promises him to become a philanthropist. Anonymously he starts reaching out to different people and funding either their medical needs or different charity organizations. He feels his lifetime won't be enough to help all the people in the world. And his religious background makes him confident - the end is near. Ultimately he believes - "Maybe there will be no Apocalypse, there is still hope for the future, as long as we do good things for each other".

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