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Der Haustyrann

Name: Der Haustyrann
Director: Hans Deppe
Released: 1959
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1959

Director

Hans Deppe

Runtime

90 minutes

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Der Haustyrann is a mid-century comedy that operates strictly within the social hierarchies of its era. While it offers a slight critique of the respected patriarch by depicting Paul Perlacher as a social pariah, this critique remains focused on individual character flaws rather than systemic issues. The film lacks complexity in representing different aspects of identity, presenting a world that is racially and culturally homogeneous. The resolution of conflict through legal institutions suggests a reinforcement of the existing social order rather than a challenge to it. Ultimately, the film serves as a period-typical entertainment that prioritizes traditional romantic and familial structures over progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Der Haustyrann have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Der Haustyrann portray gender?

Fair

Amalie Hartning shows significant strength and resilience against a tyrannical landlord. While women are often defined by their relational roles, the film challenges traditional masculine authority by portraying the male lead as ineffective.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Der Haustyrann?

Minimal

The production reflects the homogeneous demographic standards of 1959 West German cinema. There is no indication of racial blending or diverse characters in roles of high ability to act.

How does Der Haustyrann represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on landlord-tenant conflicts and legal disputes. It reinforces a traditional moral order where institutional corrections, such as court orders, resolve antisocial behavior.

Does Der Haustyrann include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The character of Amalie Hartning provides a strong counterpoint to male tyranny through her resilience.
The film offers a moderate critique of traditional masculine authority by portraying the male lead as socially unacceptable.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the limited demographic scope of 1950s West German cinema.
The film adheres to conventional storytelling that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender without exploring LGBTQ+ identities.
Female characters remain largely defined by their relational roles as daughters, sisters, or tenants.

Official Synopsis

Cafe owner Paul Perlacher is a real pig: not only are his daughter and sister Trude embarrassed constantly by his disgusting behavior, but his tenants are subjected to every legal trick under the Sun to get them to move out. Nevertheless, Amalie Hartning's a stubborn woman and can take care of herself well when it comes to her tyrannical landlord. If that weren't enough for Paul, his daughter's gone and fallen in love with the nephew of this pain in rear! And when Paul's ordered to jail by the courts, that really is the last straw.

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