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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 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. Jul 23, 2024 Full Review Barry Hertz Globe and Mail 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. Apr 18, 2024 Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Jude drops the sometimes overly broad comedy of the first two hours for something more acerbic, angry, and intriguing. Rated: 3/5 Apr 4, 2024 Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension Whether you’re Romanian, American or anything else, Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World is the most recognizably of-the-moment film you’re likely to see all year. Feb 1, 2025 Full Review Valentina Morillo Del Sofá a la Cocina Podcast (Spain) Es fascinante el dialogo que establece en pantalla con la película de los años 70 protagonizada también por un personaje llamado Ángela que se gana la vida conduciendo: han pasado décadas y parece que nada ha cambiado. Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Francesca Steele iNews.co.uk Radu Jude's latest is a cross between a millennial home video, Kevin Smith's stoner comedy 'Clerks' and something by Jean-Luc Godard. Rated: 4/5 Dec 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Matthew R Don't expect too much from this movie. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Andrei D A bit too long but it really works and Manolache is a great actress Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Julio Manuel D 2h 43m. !!!?? This surprising modernity!!!, of banalities and vulgarity. True, I wanted to meet her.... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/06/24 Full Review Alec B I continue to be impressed by Radu Jude's ability to take concepts that should be tiresome (here an almost shapeless extended critique if modern life in Romania that includes remixed footage of a movie from the early 80s) and makes them totally engaging and fascinating. Jude doesn't shy away from showing the cringe and ugliness of the characters. None of this feels like approved monoculture discourse and everything feels raw and urgent. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/06/24 Full Review Flavio S A unique movie experience, energetic, daring and thought-provoking. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review avner k A good movie loses its focus and indulgently stretches by one hour. There was much to enjoy, but in the end, I felt abused. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review 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
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