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Another Reality

Name: Another Reality
Director: Oliver Waldhauer, Noël Dernesch
Released: 2019
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2019

Director

Oliver Waldhauer, Noël Dernesch

Runtime

100 minutes

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Another Reality presents a powerful perspective on social division by focusing on individuals on the fringes of German society. Its main strength lies in disrupting conventional Western urban narratives by exploring immigrant subcultures. However, the film heavily emphasizes hyper-masculine traits such as physical strength and traditional male dominance. This limits its exploration of gender and sexual orientation. Overall, the documentary successfully highlights the experiences of underrepresented groups often overlooked by mainstream sociology.

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Category Breakdown

Does Another Reality have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-straight relationships.

How does Another Reality portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a strong, masculine figure defined by physical strength and wealth. It does not show women taking active roles in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Another Reality?

Excellent

The documentary breaks the typical portrayal of German urban life by highlighting immigrant communities. It looks at integration through the lens of gangsta rap and alternative lifestyles.

How does Another Reality represent religion and culture?

Good

By giving a voice to those outside mainstream legal systems, the film provides a detailed look at subcultures that exist alongside Western institutions.

Does Another Reality include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical or neurological disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

Disrupts monolithic views of Western urbanity by focusing on immigrant subcultures.
Gives voice and ability to act to immigrant communities.
Critiques traditional integration and state-sanctioned morality.

Limited or Absent

Overemphasizes hyper-masculine traits and physical appearance.
Does not provide visible women's ability to drive the story or challenge male-dominated hierarchies.
Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

Official Synopsis

In Germany’s big cities, members of families involved in crime live in a parallel world. Young men with well-kempt beards, bulging muscles and big cars let us into their homes and share their dreams. Gangsta rap and a different kind of integration. Better than any fiction.

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