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Das Gesetz sind wir

Name: Das Gesetz sind wir
Director: Markus Imboden
Released: 2020
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2020

Director

Markus Imboden

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film moves away from idealized portrayals of law enforcement to explore the erosion of institutional authority. It centers on the moral ambiguity that arises when state systems fail to maintain order. While the story engages with multicultural social dynamics and gender parity, it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability. The narrative's strength lies in its critique of systemic stability and its exploration of situational ethics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Das Gesetz sind wir have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story focuses on the professional friction between the two main characters.

How does Das Gesetz sind wir portray gender?

Good

Maja Witt plays a central role in the investigative and tactical processes, acting as a co-equal partner and challenging traditional male-centric protector roles. Her actions are crucial to driving the story forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Das Gesetz sind wir?

Fair

Racial tension is a key element of the plot, serving as a primary driver through the character Ahmed Issa. The story explores the friction between different demographic groups in an urban setting.

How does Das Gesetz sind wir represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the effectiveness of state institutions by depicting the police as ineffective. It delves into moral relativism as characters abandon established legal frameworks.

Does Das Gesetz sind wir include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities within the provided narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by positioning a female officer as a central, co-equal partner in law enforcement.
Engages with contemporary social tensions by using racial friction as a primary driver for the plot.
Provides a nuanced critique of Western institutional ideals by portraying the breakdown of state authority.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Provides no discernible inclusion of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Maja Witt and Klaus Burck have been a well-rehearsed team for years, ensuring law and order as police officers in Bremen. At least that's what they try to do. Time and again, however, they are shown their limits. Criminals are set free again, and they themselves get no respect at all. When the arrogant teenager Ahmed Issa spits at Klaus during a mission, this finally goes too far: the two fight back and start to take the law into their own hands, using any means necessary. But the other side is not standing idly by...

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