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Das ewige Lied

Name: Das ewige Lied
Director: Franz Xaver Bogner
Released: 1997
Duration: 118 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1997

Director

Franz Xaver Bogner

Runtime

118 minutes

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Das ewige Lied is a traditional historical drama centered around the creation of a cultural landmark during a period of socio-political instability. The film focuses on the collaboration between a pastor and a teacher, highlighting how art arises from systemic hardships. Set in a specific historical context, the film explores individual ability to act within rigid institutional structures but does not challenge modern identity-based hierarchies or offer diverse multi-layered character studies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Das ewige Lied have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film is set in 1818 and does not include any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does Das ewige Lied portray gender?

Fair

The story is mainly driven by male characters, with women playing supporting roles in domestic settings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Das ewige Lied?

Limited

The film is set in Oberndorf and portrays a homogeneous European society without much racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Das ewige Lied represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the tension between religious institutions and economic hardship, showing how art can emerge from oppressive conditions.

Does Das ewige Lied include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Examines the interplay between individual ability to act and rigid institutional authority.
Illustrates how art serves as a response to systemic economic pressures.
Provides a detailed look at cultural heritage and historical social landscapes.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more diverse racial and ethnic representation.
The narrative is dominated by male characters and traditional patriarchal structures.
Does not include any LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

Assistant Pastor Josef Mohr arrived in Oberndorf in 1818. In a time of political upheaval and economic hardship he writes a Christmas carol together with the teacher Franz Gruber. The main roles in Franz Xaver Bogners fictive history of the most famous Christmas song in the world "Das ewige Lied" play Tobias Moretti, Heio von Stetten and Erwin Steinhauer.

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