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Passagier 23

Name: Passagier 23
Director: Alexander Dierbach
Released: 2018
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2018

Director

Alexander Dierbach

Runtime

120 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Passagier 23 adheres closely to the conventions of the psychological thriller genre. It emphasizes standard suspense and individual trauma over the representation of underrepresented identities or systemic social commentary. The character dynamics rely on traditional gender roles and a straight-centered family structure, reinforcing established cinematic clichés rather than challenging them. Additionally, the film’s focus on high-society maritime luxury suggests a lack of racial and cultural diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Passagier 23 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a typical family unit consisting of a husband, wife, and son, without any representation of same-sex relationships or non-cisgender identities.

How does Passagier 23 portray gender?

Fair

The film employs traditional gender roles, with a male protagonist leading the investigation. Female characters are portrayed through clichés of domestic tragedy and instability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Passagier 23?

Limited

The setting of a luxury cruise ship implies a homogeneous, Western-centric environment. There is no indication of a diverse or non-white majority cast.

How does Passagier 23 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative criticizes institutional corruption and the prioritization of capitalist interests over human welfare. However, it does not address broader cultural or systemic issues.

Does Passagier 23 include disability representation?

Limited

Psychological trauma and a child's distress serve as plot drivers. These elements function as suspense tools rather than nuanced depictions of mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film provides a critique of how corporate interests can prioritize profit and passenger luxury over human welfare and safety.

Limited or Absent

The narrative heavily relies on traditional gender roles and a straight-centered family structure.
There is a lack of visible racial and ethnic diversity within the high-society setting.
Mental health and trauma are used primarily as plot devices rather than nuanced character studies.

Official Synopsis

It's been five years Martin's family vanished without a trace from a cruise ship. Ever since, the police psychologist is tortured by the thought of his wife having committed a murder-suicide, taking their son with her. He is the only one not willing to believe this. Suddenly, a new lead takes him back aboard the very same luxury cruiser, where once again, a mother and her child have vanished. But this time, the girl reappears - holding a teddy bear that used to belong to Martin's son. Martin soon learns that things are handled differently on the open sea. Not to disturb his passengers' enjoyment of the lavish luxuries of their cruise, the rich owner of the cruiser wants to keep the child out of sight and hides her deep under deck in the quarantine bay. Here, Martin tries to get the traumatized girl to talk to him. But even deeper in the dark underbelly of the ship there is something lurking. And all signs point to a serial killer, just waiting to strike again.

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