The movie preserves the essence and spirit of the novel’s story, however, the film takes some liberties.
The novel is written in the form of a diary and from the sole point of view of the protagonist. The film incorporates additional elements to narrate the story and to better understand the character of Manel, such as the story of the woman, who does not appear in the book.
The infected in the novel are slow zombies; while in the film, due to the needs of the script and the film’s action, they are fast zombies.
The cat Lúculo in the book is orange, but in the film, due to casting problems, they opted for a brown cat.
Although the plot of the book and the film end in a similar way, the characters that take part in that open ending are different.
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
Carles Torrens, 2024
The Beginning of the End: Apocalypse Z
Manel Loureiro, 2007
Apocalypse Z is a Spanish zombie thriller movie directed by Carles Torrens in 2024 and based on the book The Beginning of the End: Apocalypse Z by Manel Loureiro, first published in 2007. The movie features Francisco Ortiz, José María Yazpik, Berta Vázquez, María Salgueiro, Amalia Gómez, Marta Poveda, and others.
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AUTHORS' QUOTES
CARLES TORRENS, Director
ANGEL AGUDO, Screenwriter
MANEL LOUREIRO, Writer
Storyline
Manel is a man who isolates himself in his home with his cat to escape a rabies-like virus that is turning people into aggressive creatures. As the situation worsens, Manel is forced to venture outside to find food and other necessities, encountering various dangers and challenges along the way. The film is a blend of action, suspense, and humor, with a focus on the human spirit’s ability to survive in the face of adversity.
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Key differences
• The novel is written in the form of a diary, the movie combines the video diaries with the film action.
• The woman does not appears in the novel.
• Lúculo, the cat is orange in the book and brown in the movie.
• The characters that take part in the ending are different in the book and the novel.
Comparison
The movie preserves the essence and spirit of the novel’s story, however, the film takes some liberties.
The novel is written in the form of a diary and from the sole point of view of the protagonist. The film incorporates additional elements to narrate the story and to better understand the character of Manel, such as the story of the woman, who does not appear in the book.
The infected in the novel are slow zombies; while in the film, due to the needs of the script and the film’s action, they are fast zombies.
The cat Lúculo in the book is orange, but in the film, due to casting problems, they opted for a brown cat.
Although the plot of the book and the film end in a similar way, the characters that take part in that open ending are different.
Year
2024
Minutes
112
Movie Rate
6.10
Source: IMDb
Movie
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
Original title: Apocalipsis Z: El principio del fin
Director: Carles Torrens
Country: Spain
Year: 2024
Length: 112m
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Year
2007
Pages
397
Book Rate
7.74
S: Goodreads
Book
The Beginning of the End: Apocalypse Z
Original title: Apocalipsis Z: El principio del fin
Author: Manel Loureiro
Country: Spain
First published in: 2007
Length: 397 pages
Genre: Fiction
Book series: Apocalypse Z
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“It’s such a complicated thing to put a movie together. The book world is so much simpler.”
ARTHUR SLADE (Writer)
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