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Kehraus

Name: Kehraus
Director: Hanns Christian Müller
Released: 1983
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1983

Director

Hanns Christian Müller

Runtime

88 minutes

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Kehraus is a character-driven comedy-drama focused on workplace dynamics and the tension between a laborer and a corporate entity. The story relies on traditional social structures and seasonal customs to drive its plot. The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity or systemic issues. It follows a standard, non-challenging narrative path typical of its era, focusing on individual struggles within a corporate insurance setting. While it offers minor ability to act through a female character, the overall representation remains within conventional mid-century cinematic clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kehraus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on professional conflicts and a search for an individual at a carnival ball. It does not include any non-binary or transgender identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Kehraus portray gender?

Fair

Annerose Waguscheit helps the protagonist, providing a significant role but aligning with traditional administrative roles. The film does not challenge gender hierarchies or depict incompetent masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kehraus?

Limited

The setting implies a homogeneous social environment typical of 1980s European productions. There are no visible signs of racial blending or diverse casting.

How does Kehraus represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses Western seasonal customs like Shrove Tuesday as a central device. It operates as a social comedy within existing societal norms without critiquing Western institutions.

Does Kehraus include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film uses rich cultural traditions like Shrove Tuesday to anchor the narrative.
Annerose Waguscheit provides a moment where she assists the protagonist, offering a significant role.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.
The setting suggests a homogeneous social environment without racial or ethnic diversity.
The film adheres to traditional gender roles without challenging workplace hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Ferdinand Weitel, a forklift driver, is desperate: Insurance agent Arno von Mehling, a true sales talent, has had contracts signed in record amounts. Now Weitel is wandering through the corridors of the insurance company trying to save what can still be saved - on Shrove Tuesday of all days. The department for customer service and complaints is in a colorful mood and has no ear for Weitel's worries. Finally, secretary Annerose Waguscheit takes heart and tells him about the evening carnival ball "Traum-Police", where he can safely find Mr. Mehling.

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