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Man kann nicht alles haben

Man kann nicht alles haben

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2021

Director

Michael Kreihsl

Runtime

93 minutes

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Man kann nicht alles haben is a localized comedy that prioritizes traditional romantic and familial clichés. The plot revolves around a scheme to disrupt a marriage, focusing on interpersonal friction rather than social subversion. While the film features a female protagonist in a position of professional authority, the narrative remains rooted in conventional gender roles and domestic conflict. The setting is deeply regional, emphasizing local social dynamics over broader cultural diversity. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard character-driven comedy, lacking the intent to deconstruct systemic hierarchies or present diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Man kann nicht alles haben have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on traditional romantic conflicts and does not include any queer themes or non-straight identities in the central plot.

How does Man kann nicht alles haben portray gender?

Fair

Brigitte is a professional lawyer with significant influence. However, her actions primarily serve to maintain traditional family structures through domestic maneuvering.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Man kann nicht alles haben?

Limited

Set in Graz, the comedy centers on localized Austrian social circles. The narrative lacks evidence of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial representation.

How does Man kann nicht alles haben represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores generational friction and family tension. It leans toward traditional social values rather than offering a critique of institutional norms.

Does Man kann nicht alles haben include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no visible or invisible representation of characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Features a female protagonist in a position of professional authority as a lawyer.
  • Provides a character-driven comedic framework centered on interpersonal dynamics.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
  • Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity within its localized setting.
  • Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When Graz lawyer Brigitte learns that her only daughter Anna-Lena not only wants to marry a man decades her senior, but that he also turns out to be Brigitte's childhood sweetheart, Austropop rock star Richie, she wants to prevent the wedding at all costs. Together with Richie's son Michael, she concocts a plan for Michael to steal his own father's wife. But Michael is anything but Anna-Lena's dream man. An amusing Graz city comedy with a first-class cast.

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