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The 25th Reich

The 25th Reich

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2012

Director

Stephen Amis

Runtime

84 minutes

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The film 'The 25th Reich' operates as a conventional genre piece, emphasizing historical action clichés over exploring diverse identities. The narrative structure relies on well-established mid-century military archetypes and speculative fiction themes. By focusing on a group of US soldiers in 1943, the film adheres to traditional masculine leadership and geopolitical structures. It serves primarily as a straightforward adventure rather than a platform for social commentary. Ultimately, the film maintains a traditional approach to its setting. It lacks the character-level diversity and subversion of social hierarchies needed to transcend standard action-adventure frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 25th Reich have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or transgender identities. The story focuses solely on a military mission set during a historical war.

How does The 25th Reich portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a unit of US soldiers, a role typically played by men in action movies. There are no female characters shown to have significant influence or control over events.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 25th Reich?

Limited

The protagonists are US soldiers fighting against a regime that promotes racial superiority. However, the racial makeup of the unit is not specified and likely follows typical military depictions.

How does The 25th Reich represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot involves a Western historical struggle against a specific oppressive force. The story follows a standard good-versus-evil framework without challenging Western institutions.

Does The 25th Reich include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The documentation does not mention any representation in this category.

Present on Screen

  • Engages with a high-stakes historical struggle against tyranny.
  • Uses a compelling speculative fiction premise involving time travel.

Limited or Absent

  • Include more diverse identities beyond traditional masculine military roles.
  • Give more influence and control to female characters in the narrative.
  • Increase the racial and cultural diversity of the main characters.

Official Synopsis

In 1943, five US soldiers are recruited by the OSS for a time travel mission to save the world from the tyranny of Hitler's 25th Reich.

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