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Alive and Ticking

Name: Alive and Ticking
Director: Andi Rogenhagen
Released: 2011
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2011

Director

Andi Rogenhagen

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alive and Ticking is a focused character study that places neurodivergence at the core of its storytelling. By centering Eva’s perspective, the film provides a strong and respectful portrayal of disability. However, the film’s scope is narrow, relying on traditional Western family structures and lacking broader social inclusivity. It does not include diverse racial, LGBTQ+, or cultural identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alive and Ticking have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The protagonist is portrayed as an outsider due to neurodivergence, not through a queer lens.

How does Alive and Ticking portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a family unit with a consumerist mother and a quirky grandmother. It adheres to typical domestic roles without challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alive and Ticking?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a localized German family. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or the inclusion of diverse racial identities.

How does Alive and Ticking represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the tension between personal identity and societal norms. The family structure follows a traditional Western model without clear opposition to institutions.

Does Alive and Ticking include disability representation?

Good

Tourette’s syndrome is central to the story. Eva is an active protagonist with significant influence over the plot, rather than being defined solely by her condition.

Present on Screen

Focuses on a neurodivergent protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story and character depth.
Respects disability without using it merely as a plot device.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more multi-layered complexity regarding race, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities.
Relies on traditional, homogeneous family structures and Western domestic archetypes.

Official Synopsis

Eva lives a happy life with her father, an unsuccessful but always optimistic car salesman, her consumerist mother, and her quirky grandmother. But Eva is a tad different - she suffers from Tourette's syndrome. Her family has long been accustomed to her tics and the accompanying insults and bullying, and Eva has come to grips with her role as an outsider. When her father gets a job offer to work in Berlin, they must suddenly leave their familiar surroundings. But Eva won't have it, this move must be prevented - at any price!

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