Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

Plot

On behalf of a multinational company, a production assistant drives around the Romanian city of Bucharest, interviewing various citizens who have been injured due to work accidents to cast one of them in a “safety at work” video.

Why watch

"Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World" is a sharp, darkly comedic exploration of the absurdities of corporate culture and the human cost of negligence, set against the backdrop of contemporary Romania. Through a series of interviews and vignettes, it invites viewers to reflect on the intersection of humor and tragedy in everyday life.

Talking points

• the ethics of corporate responsibility
• the absurdity of safety regulations
• the impact of capitalism on individual lives
• humor as a coping mechanism in difficult situations

Cultural context

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