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Rapunzels Fluch

Name: Rapunzels Fluch
Director: David Brückner
Released: 2020
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2020

Director

David Brückner

Runtime

80 minutes

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Rapunzels Fluch operates within the well-established boundaries of the supernatural horror genre. The story relies heavily on traditional gothic elements, such as historical European settings and religious trauma, which limits its depth in reflecting multiple aspects of diversity. While the film offers strong female protagonists, the narrative structure appears to favor conventional horror clichés over systemic subversion. The focus on a specific European lineage and religious history suggests a lack of diverse casting or cultural breadth. Overall, the film delivers a typical genre experience. It lacks the representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or disability-focused narratives needed to challenge traditional social expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rapunzels Fluch have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly mention any LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters. The story focuses on a historical exorcism and a group of students, making it unclear if there is any LGBTQ+ representation.

How does Rapunzels Fluch portray gender?

Fair

The film highlights female empowerment through the characters of Rapunzel and Alina. However, it is uncertain whether these roles challenge traditional gender hierarchies or simply follow established horror conventions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rapunzels Fluch?

Limited

The story is set in 17th-century Germany and modern Europe, with a focus on a priest's family history. This narrows the racial diversity, as the cast seems homogeneous without significant ethnic variety.

How does Rapunzels Fluch represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses traditional religious themes, particularly focusing on an exorcism and historical religious trauma. It follows a classic supernatural revenge storyline without critiquing Western religious institutions.

Does Rapunzels Fluch include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with disabilities or neurodivergence. The narrative does not address mental health or physical accessibility issues.

Present on Screen

Highlights female empowerment through central roles
Explores deep historical and religious motifs

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation
Features a homogeneous European cast
Does not address disability or neurodivergence

Official Synopsis

In 1697, an exorcism on the young French girl Rapunzel Gothel in Germany failed. The girl was killed, but the demon continued to live in the castle of Father Petrosinus, who carried out the exorcism and sold the building shortly afterwards. Centuries later, one of the last relatives of the priest enters the castle. Alina Grimm and her friends want to shoot their final student film, a horror movie, in the castle. Unsuspecting that their presence will conjure up Rapunzel Gothel's demon again, they roam the castle to take test shots for their project. But the demon wants revenge... and if he can't have the Father, then at least a relative of the same blood.

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