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Eine wen iig, dr Dällebach Kari

Name: Eine wen iig, dr Dällebach Kari
Director: Xavier Koller
Released: 2012
Duration: 111 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2012

Director

Xavier Koller

Runtime

111 minutes

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The film excels in disability representation by centering a protagonist with a cleft palate who plays a significant role in driving the story and emotional complexity. Kari is defined by his resilience and charm rather than his physical handicap. However, the narrative remains limited by a lack of diverse representation. The focus on a localized Swiss setting and a traditional romantic framework results in low scores for LGBTQ+ and racial representation. Ultimately, the film is a character-driven study of individual autonomy against the constraints of classism and societal expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Eine wen iig, dr Dällebach Kari have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story follows a traditional romantic arc between Kari and Annemarie, focusing on heterosexual relationships. No queer themes or non-traditional gender identities are present.

How does Eine wen iig, dr Dällebach Kari portray gender?

Fair

The protagonist avoids traditional masculine dominance, relying instead on sensitivity and charm. However, the maternal figure's role as a primary caregiver reflects traditional domestic structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Eine wen iig, dr Dällebach Kari?

Fair

As a localized Swiss drama, the film focuses on specific regional social strata. There is no evidence of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Eine wen iig, dr Dällebach Kari represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques the rigidity of middle-class institutions and class-based gatekeeping. It prioritizes individual emotional truth over the oppressive nature of social climbing.

Does Eine wen iig, dr Dällebach Kari include disability representation?

Good

A cleft palate is central to the protagonist's identity, yet he remains a proactive agent rather than an object of pity. He uses his humor and profession to navigate his world.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced portrayal of disability by granting the protagonist ability to act and a complex emotional life.
Critiques rigid social hierarchies and the oppressive nature of middle-class gatekeeping.
Challenges traditional masculine clichés by centering emotional intelligence and sensitivity.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender frameworks.
Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity within its localized Swiss setting.
Relies on traditional gender roles, particularly regarding the maternal caregiver figure.

Official Synopsis

Kari Tellenbach was born with a cleft palate. His mother takes care of him like a bird that has fallen out of the nest. As a young man Kari decides to become a barber and despite his handicap he wins the heart of Annemarie with his humour, charm and sensitivity. His happiness seems almost complete – but Annemarie’s middle class parents have already made other plans for their daughter.

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