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Jeanny - The Fifth Girl

Name: Jeanny - The Fifth Girl
Director: Andreas Kopriva
Released: 2022
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Andreas Kopriva

Runtime

98 minutes

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Jeanny - The Fifth Girl functions primarily as a psychological thriller using traditional genre clichés. The narrative emphasizes interpersonal tension and suspense over exploring diverse identities or challenging established social structures. While the film touches on the breakdown of community cohesion and trust in local authorities, these elements serve the thriller's tension rather than a broader systemic critique. The focus remains on a localized, traditional social framework. Ultimately, the film's structure centers on a specific romantic and psychological dynamic, leaving little room for diverse representation or the deconstruction of established social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jeanny - The Fifth Girl have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional romantic storyline centered around heterosexual relationships. There is no indication of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does Jeanny - The Fifth Girl portray gender?

Fair

Jeanny's personal growth is a key element of the story, but her development is closely tied to the influence of a male character. This creates a tension between her gaining confidence and her dependence on Johannes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jeanny - The Fifth Girl?

Limited

The setting in Mödling suggests a homogeneous social environment. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or actors playing roles outside their traditional cultural backgrounds.

How does Jeanny - The Fifth Girl represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores social instability and the breakdown of trust in local institutions. However, it focuses on individual morality and suspense rather than broader critiques of religion or capitalism.

Does Jeanny - The Fifth Girl include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergence or chronic health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film provides a nuanced look at Jeanny's personal growth and her pursuit of the Matura.
It effectively explores themes of social instability and the erosion of trust in local authority figures.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, adhering to a strictly heterosexual romantic structure.
The setting appears culturally homogeneous, offering little evidence of racial or ethnic diversity.
The story lacks any depiction of characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

In Mödling, a small town near Vienna, girls between the ages of 18 and 20 have been disappearing without a trace at ever shorter intervals for the past 13 years. Residents are worried and accuse the police of incompetence. In this environment of fear and mistrust, the 19-year-old schoolgirl Jeanny meets the mysterious but charming tax consultant Johannes, which initially has something threatening about it. But Johannes sees more in Jeanny than just an innocent girl. And he gives Jeanny, who lost her father at a young age, support and recognition. He helps her to pass the Matura, he awakens her self-confidence and gives her the appreciation that she misses. An unusual love grows between the two, which is initially kept secret from everyone. As she is drawn deeper and deeper into the whirl of her feelings, the aggressive climate in the town continues to escalate. A militia is formed. Jeanny is becoming increasingly insecure. Can she really trust Johannes?

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