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25 km/h

Name: 25 km/h
Director: Markus Goller
Released: 2018
Duration: 116 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2018

Director

Markus Goller

Runtime

116 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

25 km/h is a character-driven road movie that prioritizes interpersonal dynamics over social disruption. The plot centers on the reconciliation of two brothers, Christian and Georg, following their father's death. The film adheres to conventional storytelling structures, focusing on a localized, homogeneous experience. It reflects a specific cultural milieu rather than attempting to challenge systemic social hierarchies or expand characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Ultimately, the work functions as a traditional study of family and class tension, remaining within the bounds of standard European independent cinema clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does 25 km/h have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on the fraternal bond between two brothers. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight relationships.

How does 25 km/h portray gender?

Fair

The story is predominantly male-centric, following a traditional masculine journey. It lacks significant roles for female characters or challenges to gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 25 km/h?

Limited

Set within a localized German landscape, the cast appears to reflect a homogeneous demographic. There is no evidence of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does 25 km/h represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores themes of familial duty and the tension between urban and rural traditions. It operates within the realm of traditional humanistic drama.

Does 25 km/h include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health challenges. No evidence of disability is present in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Explores nuanced themes of familial duty and the burden of caretaking.
Provides a grounded look at the tension between urban professionalism and rural tradition.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant roles for female characters or diverse gender perspectives.
Features a homogeneous cast with little evidence of racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not include narratives exploring LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

Official Synopsis

A road movie about two very different brothers who have not seen each other for 20 years: city manager Christian and cabinetmaker Georg, who never left their hometown and took care of their father until his passing. After their fathers funeral, the brothers decide on a whim, and with some help from the alcohol, to fulfil their old dream: travel trough Germany together on their mopeds.

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