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Asphaltgorillas

Asphaltgorillas

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Detlev Buck

Runtime

103 minutes

Average Rating

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Asphaltgorillas operates as a conventional crime-action genre piece. Its narrative structure prioritizes established clichés of the criminal underworld over integrating diverse identities or disrupting social hierarchies. The focus remains on masculine-coded power dynamics and individualistic ambition, reinforcing traditional genre patterns. Ultimately, the film lacks significant representation across most diversity metrics, favoring a standard, male-dominated portrayal of urban crime.

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Category Breakdown

Does Asphaltgorillas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative centers on a traditional, male-dominated criminal organization.

How does Asphaltgorillas portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male protagonists and their roles within a male-centric syndicate. It emphasizes traditional masculine power structures and individual ambition.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Asphaltgorillas?

Fair

Set in cosmopolitan Berlin, the film reflects an urban environment but lacks specific evidence of diverse casting. It follows a standard urban crime drama profile without intentional racial diversity.

How does Asphaltgorillas represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a conventional trajectory focused on individualistic pursuits and wealth accumulation. It lacks any systemic critique, emphasizing the pursuit of a lucrative criminal syndicate.

Does Asphaltgorillas include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No such identities are integrated into the narrative or utilized as central agents.

Present on Screen

  • The Berlin setting provides a cosmopolitan backdrop typical of modern urban crime dramas.

Limited or Absent

  • The film relies on traditional masculine-coded power dynamics and lacks gender diversity.
  • There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
  • The narrative lacks characters with disabilities or diverse cultural critiques.
  • The story follows conventional individualistic clichés rather than exploring systemic or communal perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Small-time crook Atris is tired of working for Berlin crime lord El Keitar. Yet in order to build his own syndicate, he needs money. When his friend Frank offers him a lucrative deal, Atris thinks his chance has finally come, not knowing that he is about to set in motion a fateful chain of events.

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