
Manche hatten Krokodile
2016
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Representation Score
Fair
1991
Director
Klaus Wildenhahn
Runtime
95 minutes
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Klaus Wildenhahn’s documentary serves as a sociological window into the St. Pauli subculture. By focusing on a district defined by social non-conformity, the film captures identities that exist on the periphery of mainstream norms. The work relies on observational realism rather than manufactured sentimentality. This approach allows for a raw depiction of urban life, though it lacks the multi-layered intentionality found in modern scripted cinema. Ultimately, the film functions as a study of social friction. It provides a platform for narratives that disrupt conventional expectations of moral and social stability through its focus on the Reeperbahn area.
Category Breakdown
The film captures the St. Pauli district, historically known for its queer community. While it doesn't feature scripted character arcs, it documents these individuals within their natural social environment.
Gender roles reflect the raw social realities of a nightlife district. The documentary offers a neutral view of gendered experiences without deliberately challenging traditional hierarchies.
The representation reflects the demographic realities of Hamburg in 1991. It captures a specific German urban landscape without evidence of intentional multicultural narratives.
The portrait of St. Pauli challenges traditional Western institutional norms. It prioritizes the lived experiences of outsider subcultures over conventional social or religious frameworks.
There is no specific evidence regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.
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Official Synopsis
A portrait of St. Pauli and its people.

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