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Robin Hood

Name: Robin Hood
Director: Martin Schreier
Released: 2013
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2013

Director

Martin Schreier

Runtime

100 minutes

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Martin Schreier’s film functions primarily as a socio-economic critique rather than a study in demographic diversity. It prioritizes themes of systemic collapse and wealth redistribution over diverse character identities. The narrative achieves its highest impact through cultural representation, using the protagonist's arc to deconstruct the morality of existing social and financial hierarchies. It challenges the legitimacy of state institutions and corporate power. However, the film lacks significant markers for racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation. The social landscape appears relatively homogeneous, focusing on European structures and traditional romantic dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Robin Hood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on a romantic tension between Alexander and Sophie, following a traditional heterosexual relationship without any visible non-binary gender identities.

How does Robin Hood portray gender?

Fair

The film features dual protagonists in positions of authority, sharing intellectual parity despite traditional gender roles and a conventional romantic subplot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Robin Hood?

Limited

The setting focuses on a near-future Germany and a European economic collapse. There is no mention of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial identities.

How does Robin Hood represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film offers a strong critique of capitalist structures and institutional stability. It portrays the protagonist as a systemic disruptor challenging corrupt corporate power.

Does Robin Hood include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative provides no information regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation or mockery is present in the story.

Present on Screen

Strong critique of capitalist structures and institutional corruption.
Engages with anti-establishment themes through wealth redistribution.
Features gender-balanced leads in positions of institutional authority.

Limited or Absent

Lack of visible racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary gender identities.
No inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In the near future: the EU has collapsed, stock market prices have collapsed, energy costs have exploded; many thousands lose the roof over their heads and literally end up on the street. Alexander Scholl and Sophie Kaiser act as police officers investigating DNB, which has contributed to the precarious situation in Germany. Their CEO Rainer van Kampen is able to avert charges despite the overwhelming burden of proof. There is only one way out for Alexander: he joins forces with a group of outlaws: they commit robberies, hack into accounts and publicly pillory financial fraudsters. They distribute their loot to people on the street. Alex" is quickly celebrated by the people and the media as "Robin Hood". But for his former colleague Sophie, with whom Alex is secretly in love, Robin Hood is a nasty criminal. The situation escalates, as not only the police and Sophie are hot on Alexander's heels, but also those behind the DNB...

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