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The Team
Representation Score
1.8/10
Minimal
2014
Director
Jens Gronheid, Ulrich Voigt, Martin Christ
Runtime
91 minutes
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The Team (2014) is a celebratory documentary that highlights the journey of the German national football team to the World Cup. It emphasizes athletic achievement and nationalistic themes over identity-focused storytelling. While the team reflects Germany's multicultural reality, the film primarily portrays the national institution rather than exploring multi-layered diversity. It reinforces traditional social structures and meritocratic values. Ultimately, the documentary focuses on the cohesive power of a state-sponsored athletic institution, lacking the intentionality needed to disrupt established hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
Does The Team have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, focusing solely on the professional journey of the athletes.
How does The Team portray gender?
The story focuses on a male-dominated environment without providing significant roles for women or challenging traditional gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Team?
The team reflects the diverse cultural background of modern German football, but the story emphasizes national unity over exploring racial or ethnic identities.
How does The Team represent religion and culture?
The film upholds traditional Western values such as patriotism and national pride, without critiquing broader social structures or capitalism.
Does The Team include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with physical disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, focusing only on able-bodied athletes.
Present on Screen
- Highlights the multicultural composition of the German national team during their 2014 World Cup run.
Limited or Absent
- Does not intentionally address characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.
- Fails to represent LGBTQ+ identities, female perspectives, or individuals with disabilities.
- Emphasizes nationalistic achievement over exploring complex racial or ethnic identities.
Official Synopsis
Documentary about the victorious German national football team - called "Die Mannschaft" - and their journey to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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