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Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

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From Golden Bear winner Radu Jude, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD takes a fierce and darkly comic swipe at modern day life. Overworked and underpaid production assistant Angela (Ilinca Manolache) is assigned to film a workplace safety video for a multinational corporation in Bucharest. When one of the interviewees makes a statement that ignites a scandal, Angela has to re-invent the story. Featuring appearances from Nina Hoss, Uwe Boll, and Angela's TikTok alter-ego Bobiță, Jude's anarchic satire is a wild and unforgettable ride through the vulgar indignities of the 21st century.

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As unique and breathlessly expansive as its title, Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World adds to the evidence supporting Radu Jude's status as a uniquely gifted and provocative filmmaker.

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Adam Nayman The Ringer 07/23/2024
Don't let the art-house aesthetics and nearly three-hour running time put you off: This is what a killer comedy looks like in 2024. Go to Full Review Barry Hertz Globe and Mail 04/18/2024
Jude can barely control his ain’t-I-a-stinker glee. Yet it all works, with its many preoccupations, culminating in an epic, wild ride whose presumed destination is hell itself. Go to Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 04/04/2024
3/5
Jude drops the sometimes overly broad comedy of the first two hours for something more acerbic, angry, and intriguing. Go to Full Review Ryan Swen Taipei Mansions Sep 5
Do Not Expect constantly demands and foregrounds the moments of contemplation. And in those many, many scenes of Angela focused on the road, trying to stay awake as she moves from place to place, he has found the perfect vehicle. Go to Full Review Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Jul 18
2.5/5
It offers us an interesting premise, an assertive critique and some funny moments, but it's hampered by its long duration, the decision to tackle two stories without much justification and to generate a heavy and dense atmosphere. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Maxance Vincent Film Speak Jul 14
A+
Radu Jude delivers his boldest piece of work yet in Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World, a sharp black comedy that defiantly portrays a society destined to consume itself and leave everyone behind. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Whosam S @Whosam Mar 19 If you come from a random country in the world, one that most people cannot accurately place on a map; if you were born after the 90s and can't find solid ground to stand firmly on, this is exactly how your life feels: Ironic, isolated, angering, with little moments of empathy scattered between the eternal never ending grind of life. You can't slow down to really help people, but sometimes you gotta stick it to the man. This is peak Metamodernism. 10/10 See more N M @RT79906960 Nov 6 Long, boring and just plain bizarre. Horrible writing. See more Scott M @RT75128960 Sep 14 Nihilistic film with nothing to say. Critics say it's about hating on capitalism. But I don't see that. I see an angry woman who hates her life. Best scenes in the movie were her banging the guy. Such a terrible movie. See more Tom F @RT55173143 Jul 25 Long and challenging, but will reward an attentive viewing. See more Matthew R @RT52830269 04/08/2025 Don't expect too much from this movie. See more Andrei D @RT74856639 12/12/2024 A bit too long but it really works and Manolache is a great actress See more Read all reviews
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Radu Jude

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Ilinca Manolache

Angela

Ovidiu Pîrsan

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Nina Hoss

Doris Goethe

Dorina Lazăr

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László Miske

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Synopsis From Golden Bear winner Radu Jude, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD takes a fierce and darkly comic swipe at modern day life. Overworked and underpaid production assistant Angela (Ilinca Manolache) is assigned to film a workplace safety video for a multinational corporation in Bucharest. When one of the interviewees makes a statement that ignites a scandal, Angela has to re-invent the story. Featuring appearances from Nina Hoss, Uwe Boll, and Angela's TikTok alter-ego Bobiță, Jude's anarchic satire is a wild and unforgettable ride through the vulgar indignities of the 21st century.
Director
Radu Jude
Producer
Ada Solomon, Adrian Sitaru, Radu Jude
Screenwriter
Radu Jude
Distributor
MUBI
Production Co
microFILM, Bord Cadre Films, Les Films d'ici, 4 Proof Film, Sovereign Films (II), Paul Thiltges Distributions, Kinorama
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Romanian
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 15, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$74.0K
Runtime
2h 43m