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Alt, aber Polt

Name: Alt, aber Polt
Director: Julian Pölsler
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2018

Director

Julian Pölsler

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alt, aber Polt is a localized, traditional Austrian comedy that emphasizes cultural specificity over progressive social themes. The film primarily serves as a character study of an aging man adapting to a changing social environment. While the protagonist's defiance of authority adds comedic depth, the film does not disrupt established gender, racial, or systemic hierarchies. It stays true to the demographic norms of its specific Austrian setting. Ultimately, the production favors a hyper-localist approach, reflecting the traditional demographics of Weinviertel rather than seeking characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alt, aber Polt have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-binary gender identities.

How does Alt, aber Polt portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around the male protagonist, Simon Polt, whose eccentric behavior challenges some stereotypes but still emphasizes a traditional male perspective.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alt, aber Polt?

Limited

The cast is mainly white and ethnically uniform, reflecting the local rural setting of Weinviertel without incorporating diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Alt, aber Polt represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film mildly critiques modern consumerism affecting rural life, while the protagonist's unique sense of justice avoids promoting a singular religious viewpoint.

Does Alt, aber Polt include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, focusing instead on the protagonist's journey into retirement.

Present on Screen

The film offers a nuanced look at an eccentric protagonist navigating retirement.
It provides a thoughtful critique of modern consumerism's impact on traditional rural life.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diversity in gender, focusing heavily on a male perspective.
The cast is ethnically homogeneous, lacking diverse racial or ethnic representation.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Simon Polt (Erwin Steinhauer) is no longer a gendarme. Arrived in retirement, he participates cheerfully in the Weinviertel on village life. When a corpse is found after a feast, his sense of right and wrong again becomes noticeable. The police do not see any third party debt. He sees it differently.

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