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Schlimmer geht immer

Name: Schlimmer geht immer
Director: Kai Meyer-Ricks
Released: 2016
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Kai Meyer-Ricks

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Schlimmer geht immer is a conventional domestic comedy that follows traditional narrative structures. The plot centers on themes of homeownership, manual labor, and familial stability, which align with conservative social archetypes. The film reinforces a homogeneous social environment and traditional gender roles rather than challenging existing power dynamics. It focuses on achieving a 'perfect nest' through conventional milestones. Overall, the work lacks representation of diverse identities and traditional gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Schlimmer geht immer have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional domestic setup involving Kai and his wife, Ina. There is no indication of characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it critique traditional relationship models.

How does Schlimmer geht immer portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around traditional gender roles, featuring male protagonists involved in DIY labor. Ina's role seems to react to the male-driven plot rather than challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Schlimmer geht immer?

Limited

The cast and setting reflect a uniform social environment. There is no mention of diverse casting or the blending of racial identities among the main characters.

How does Schlimmer geht immer represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes traditional Western values such as the sanctity of the nuclear family and property ownership. It prioritizes conventional social stability over questioning Western institutions.

Does Schlimmer geht immer include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, relatable portrayal of middle-class domestic milestones and homeownership.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation and relies heavily on traditional gender roles.
The story uses traditional gender archetypes and lacks diverse racial or ethnic casting.
The plot reinforces conventional Western values rather than exploring diverse cultural frameworks.

Official Synopsis

When is a man a man? For Kai, the answer is clear: planted a tree, started a family, now he has to renovate his newly acquired home. Armed with the latest DIY tools, Kai and his buddies Pedro and Ulf tackle the charming old house. They are doweling, screwing and sanding for all they're worth. After all, the nest is supposed to be perfect. But to Kai's astonishment, it's not just his wife Ina who has something against the plans - the old building is also vehemently opposed to the renovation work...

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