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Ken Folletts Eisfieber

Name: Ken Folletts Eisfieber
Director: Peter Keglevic
Released: 2010

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2010

Director

Peter Keglevic

Runtime

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The film is a conventional medical thriller that prioritizes procedural realism and suspense. It relies heavily on traditional genre clichés, resulting in a homogeneous cast and a lack of diverse identity representation. While the protagonist holds a position of leadership, the narrative structure remains rooted in Western institutional frameworks, focusing on the immediate threat of a viral outbreak rather than challenging established social hierarchies or cultural norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ken Folletts Eisfieber have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Ken Folletts Eisfieber portray gender?

Limited

Toni Gallo plays a significant role as a female head of security. However, the rest of the cast follows traditional gender roles and functional roles typical of the genre.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ken Folletts Eisfieber?

Limited

The setting near Edinburgh features a predominantly white and Eurocentric population. The narrative lacks diverse ethnic backgrounds in key roles.

How does Ken Folletts Eisfieber represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights Western institutions like biotechnology and law enforcement. It presents a clear-cut moral distinction between protectors and criminals.

Does Ken Folletts Eisfieber include disability representation?

Limited

Physical trauma and viral symptoms are used as plot devices in the biological horror elements. These elements are not explored in depth from the perspective of lived disability experiences.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Toni Gallo, showcases strong intellect and decisive leadership in a significant professional role.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks ethnic and racial diversity, reflecting a predominantly Eurocentric demographic.
There is no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent/disabled characters with independent ability to act.
The narrative adheres to traditional gender clichés without challenging established social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A deadly virus is stolen from the high-security laboratory of a biotechnology company. Although the thief can be found, lifeless and bleeding from the nose and ears, the danger is not over yet: A gang of unscrupulous criminals is also on the hunt for the virus. Super-GAU at Oxenford Medical: A lab technician has stolen a rabbit infected with the deadly Madoba-2 virus from the high-security laboratory near Edinburgh. After the thief's gruesome death by infection, a frantic damage limitation operation begins. Toni Gallo, the head of security at Oxenford, realizes that the theft is only the prelude to an even greater catastrophe, because only a few days later criminals attack the laboratory and steal the virus. When a terrible snowstorm condemns the police to inactivity, Toni takes up the pursuit of the perpetrators alone...

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