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The End of the World

Name: The End of the World
Director: Pedro Pinho
Released: 2013
Duration: 64 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2013

Director

Pedro Pinho

Runtime

64 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film presents a gritty, realist portrayal of youth culture on the margins of Lisbon. It succeeds by focusing on the lived realities of those facing systemic stagnation rather than stable, middle-class institutions. By centering characters who navigate economic and social limitations, the film challenges conventional youth narratives. It replaces sanitized depictions of urban life with a more complex, socio-economically diverse perspective. While the film excels in cultural and racial representation through its setting, it lacks specific evidence regarding LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The End of the World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film touches on youth subcultures and interpersonal relationships but does not explicitly confirm specific LGBTQ+ identities or romantic pairings.

How does The End of the World portray gender?

Good

The story highlights the roles of female characters like Eva and Iara, who navigate social spaces such as clubs, effectively challenging traditional male-dominated social hierarchies.

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

Good

Set in the outskirts of Lisbon, the film suggests a high degree of ethnic diversity. This setting serves as a symbol for the multiculturalism found in urban peripheries.

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

Excellent

The story critiques traditional institutions by depicting schools and labor markets as ineffective. It emphasizes the subjective experiences of youth finding meaning outside of capitalist structures.

Does The End of the World include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Strong engagement with themes of systemic critique and social exclusion.
Effective subversion of gender hierarchies by centering female roles.
Authentic portrayal of multiculturalism within urban peripheral settings.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities.
No discernible focus on physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A portrait of the daily lives of young people living in a new-built estate on the outskirts of Lisbon. School is a joke and there’s no work to be had anyway, so the girls try to have fun as best they can. New-girl Eva is very pretty but quiet. The others aren’t sure at first whether she’s arrogant or just shy. Iara and Eva head off to the beach with two boys. The lads turn a couple of abandoned shopping trolleys into racing chariots for them and the atmosphere begins to tingle. Later, they argue with the rest of the group. The other girls manage to get into a club that night but the boys don’t and must kick their heels outside. They’re bent on revenge. They meet up with Eva and go back to her place.

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