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Tödliche Geheimnisse - Jagd in Kapstadt

Name: Tödliche Geheimnisse - Jagd in Kapstadt
Director: Sherry Hormann
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2017

Director

Sherry Hormann

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film stands out by centering a female protagonist who actively drives the plot in a high-stakes thriller. This shifts away from the typical passive female roles in corporate suspense stories. However, the narrative lacks representation in other identity categories such as LGBTQ+ individuals and characters with disabilities. The story also primarily focuses on the German-led investigation, with limited exploration of local South African perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tödliche Geheimnisse - Jagd in Kapstadt have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The storyline focuses solely on the tension between the journalist and the corporation.

How does Tödliche Geheimnisse - Jagd in Kapstadt portray gender?

Good

Rommy Kirchhoff is a strong female character who actively drives the plot against male-dominated corporate interests. She challenges traditional thriller clichés by taking charge of the investigation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tödliche Geheimnisse - Jagd in Kapstadt?

Fair

Set in Cape Town, the film explores complex racial and ethnic dynamics. The investigation highlights post-colonial and regional socio-economic issues, providing a rich context for the story.

How does Tödliche Geheimnisse - Jagd in Kapstadt represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques Western institutions through its portrayal of a dangerous agricultural corporation. It emphasizes systemic corporate critique and situational ethics over traditional corporate stability.

Does Tödliche Geheimnisse - Jagd in Kapstadt include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Features a strong female lead who actively drives the plot.
Explores global power dynamics and systemic corporate critique.
Uses a diverse, post-colonial setting in Cape Town.

Limited or Absent

No representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Limited focus on local South African perspectives within the German-led plot.

Official Synopsis

Where is Paul Holthaus? The investigative journalist Rommy Kirchhoff, together with his son Max, is looking for the disappeared lobbyist Paul Holthaus, who has negotiated several times in Cape Town on behalf of Lilian Norgren for their agricultural corporation Norgreen Life. Norgren makes it clear to Rommy that the search for the whistleblower is unwanted and puts her and the boy in danger.

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