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Die Notlüge

Name: Die Notlüge
Director: Marie Kreutzer
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2017

Director

Marie Kreutzer

Runtime

90 minutes

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Marie Kreutzer’s film emphasizes psychological depth and challenges social norms. It effectively deconstructs traditional familial structures and explores complex moral relativism. However, the film lacks diversity in terms of LGBTQ+ identities and racial backgrounds. It remains focused on a specific Western European context. Ultimately, the film is a study of emotional turmoil rather than a showcase of social inclusion. It prioritizes a nuanced critique of ethics and domestic stability over broad demographic representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Die Notlüge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers around a traditional, fractured family unit. There are no characters explicitly identified as LGBTQ+ or non-straight.

How does Die Notlüge portray gender?

Fair

The film delves into the emotional struggles of female characters, challenging traditional gender roles by highlighting vulnerability and instability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Die Notlüge?

Limited

The drama follows a typical Western European family structure. There is no indication of significant non-white representation or diverse ethnic casting.

How does Die Notlüge represent religion and culture?

Good

The story questions absolute morality by presenting deception as a means of survival. It dismantles the idealized Western family through scenes of systemic dysfunction.

Does Die Notlüge include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus is entirely on interpersonal psychological dynamics.

Present on Screen

Highlights emotional vulnerability to challenge traditional gender roles.
Explores nuanced situational ethics to question absolute morality.
Dismantles the idealized Western family through realistic dysfunction.

Limited or Absent

Does not feature explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Limited racial and ethnic diversity among the main cast.
No visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Hubert and Helga are separated. Hubert has not yet told her about it in order to spare his heart-broken mother. On her 80th birthday he finally wants to tell the truth. The feast takes its course, until at the end all are exhausted, hurt, drunk and desperate and even do not know exactly what they really want. And then, at the right moment, Hubert takes the floor and - lies.

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