
Harter Brocken: Die Fälscherin
2020

Representation Score
Minimal
1964
Director
Jürgen Roland
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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Polizeirevier Davidswache is a classic example of its time, serving as a traditional genre piece. Its narrative structure is designed to support existing social hierarchies and institutional authority rather than challenge them. The film lacks complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity, opting instead for a homogeneous portrayal of society. It reinforces mid-century norms around gender, race, and the legitimacy of the state through its procedural lens. Ultimately, the work celebrates the effectiveness of law and order, presenting traditional authority as the main driver of social cohesion in post-war West Germany.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. It adheres to a strictly heterosexual perspective typical of 1960s West Germany.
The story focuses on a male-dominated professional environment where women are confined to secondary, domestic, or minor roles, upholding traditional gender hierarchies and male dominance.
The cast is primarily white and ethnically uniform. The film portrays a localized view of Hamburg without representing diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
The film emphasizes the stability of Western institutions by depicting the legal system as a protector of the state. It highlights law and order as positive forces.
There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters with disabilities are not shown and do not have complex or active roles within the procedural focus.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A drama that illustrates a few days at a busy Hamburg police station.

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