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Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon

Name: Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon
Director: Isabel Kleefeld
Released: 2019
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2019

Director

Isabel Kleefeld

Runtime

89 minutes

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Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon succeeds in subverting crime thriller clichés by placing a woman of color in a position of high ability to act. Aylin Tezel is not just a participant but the intellectual force behind the investigation, navigating male-dominated institutional landscapes. While the film excels in gender and ethnic representation, it remains a relatively standard procedural regarding social subversion. The narrative focuses heavily on professional survival and familial threats rather than exploring broader identity-based themes or LGBTQ+ dynamics. Ultimately, the film offers a nuanced look at institutional power and personal autonomy, even if it stays within the established boundaries of the thriller genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the protagonist's family responsibilities and career survival. There is no explicit depiction of LGBTQ identity or relationships that challenge traditional norms.

How does Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon portray gender?

Good

Aylin Tezel breaks genre conventions by taking the lead in driving the plot. Her intelligence and instincts make her a decisive figure in a high-stress environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon?

Good

The film avoids including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth by featuring a protagonist with a diverse ethnic background. Aylin Tezel stands out as a significant departure from the typical white leads in Western procedurals.

How does Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into moral complexity through themes of systemic corruption and money laundering. It avoids simple good-versus-evil narratives by having the protagonist navigate ethical gray areas.

Does Die Informantin - Der Fall Lissabon include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities playing central roles or serving as thematic elements in the plot.

Present on Screen

Centers a female protagonist in a high-stakes, traditionally male-dominated role.
Features a diverse ethnic lead with significant intellectual authority.
Avoids simplistic moral dichotomies through complex themes of systemic corruption.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional character arcs.
Does not explore disability as a thematic or narrative element.
Minimally engages with broader social or identity-based subversions beyond the lead.

Official Synopsis

After the success of the first film "Die Informantin", which delighted over 5.5 million viewers, the story of the undercover law student Aylin is now being told. She actually doesn't want anything to do with the LKA. But she has no choice. In "Der Fall Lissabon" she has to spy on a star lawyer who launders money for terrorist cells. Should she refuse, the life of her sister and that of her niece is threatened. Crime scene inspector Aylin Tezel embodies a brave young woman who gets caught between the fronts and can only rely on her instinct.

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