
Bureau of Missing Persons
1933

Representation Score
Minimal
1913
Director
Max Mack
Runtime
86 minutes
Average Rating
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Max Mack’s comedy primarily functions as a genre-driven piece rather than a vehicle for diverse representation. The film's value lies in its narrative subversion of institutional competence rather than demographic variety. The plot focuses on a detective challenging the efficacy of police bureaucracy and the press, creating a character-driven critique of systemic reliance on media-driven justice. Ultimately, the film is a product of its era, reflecting the social norms of 1913 Berlin while prioritizing individual ability to act over modern identity-focused storytelling.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It seems to reflect the social norms of the 1913 era.
Although there are several prominent female actors, the story centers around a male detective's wager, suggesting a traditional patriarchal structure typical of early silent comedies.
The production likely reflects the homogeneous social landscape of early 20th-century Berlin. There is no indication of intentional ethnic blending or casting actors of different backgrounds.
The story offers a subtle critique of Western institutional structures. It disrupts the perceived infallibility of state and media institutions through its protagonist's skepticism.
There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent traits.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Jean Coletti, a popular police detective, criticized for not using the press to help catch criminals, wages 100.000 marks that he can lose himself in Berlin for forty-eight hours without being caught.

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