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Wer hat Angst vorm weissen Mann?

Name: Wer hat Angst vorm weissen Mann?
Director: Wolfgang Murnberger
Released: 2013
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2013

Director

Wolfgang Murnberger

Runtime

89 minutes

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Wolfgang Murnberger uses a fantasy conceit to break down social barriers, forcing an intimate connection between diverse figures. The film goes beyond including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth by making the intersection of racial and ideological identities the main driver of the plot. The narrative structure effectively uses a supernatural link to facilitate dialogue on shifting social hierarchies. It challenges viewers to reconcile different cultural realities through the forced cooperation of its protagonists. While the film excels in critiquing racial and cultural issues, it remains limited in its scope regarding LGBTQ+ and gender representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wer hat Angst vorm weissen Mann? have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot focuses mainly on racial and generational conflicts rather than non-straight relationships.

How does Wer hat Angst vorm weissen Mann? portray gender?

Fair

The story examines the tension between patriarchal traditions and evolving female roles. Zita serves as the keeper of the family legacy, shifting the traditional male role of household leader.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wer hat Angst vorm weissen Mann??

Excellent

The film uses a supernatural bond between a white German butcher and an African asylum seeker to challenge racial isolationism. This pairing forces an interdependence that critiques the exclusion of migrants.

How does Wer hat Angst vorm weissen Mann? represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques the decline of traditional Western institutions and rigid values. It contrasts the 'old ways' of the butcher shop with the superficial commercialism of trendy modern ventures.

Does Wer hat Angst vorm weissen Mann? include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

Uses a supernatural framework to create meaningful cross-cultural interdependence.
Critiques racial isolationism by pairing a conservative German with an African migrant.
Explores the tension between traditionalist values and modern capitalist commercialism.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Provides no information or visible representation regarding disability.

Official Synopsis

The ultra-conservative master butcher Franz dies from an electric shock. His spirit is chained to the black African asylum seeker Alpha, who is in the same room. Together they must try to save the bankrupt traditional butcher's shop for Franz's daughter Zita. Business is going badly and her brother Anton has completely different plans. Together with his wife, he wants to open a trendy lounge for the neighboring football club.

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