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2019

2019
Director
Philipp Hirsch
Runtime
101 minutes
Average Rating
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Glocke had a simple plan to set the pimp Hermann's SUV on fire, become an internet star and impress Lena. Instead, he drops into a mobile toilette and becomes a webfail. He decides to follow the web call to hike and search for the drop-out Friedrich. Together with Judith, Steffi, Elias and Paule he heads of into the Harz. As access to internet and smartphones are not allowed the plan to start all over again works and the adventure brings the five together. But each teenager has a secret of their own and soon the hike leads the teens to face their past.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ character arcs or narratives that critique heteronormativity. While individual secrets may offer depth, there is no overt representation of non-cisnormative identities.
Gender Representation
An ensemble cast includes both female and male characters navigating communal survival. The narrative suggests a shift in power dynamics, though character roles appear relatively standard.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The ethnic composition of the teenage ensemble is not specified. While the group's individual secrets imply a departure from monolithic structures, there is no verified evidence of diverse casting.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story disrupts digital capitalism by stripping away constant connectivity. This forces characters to rely on peer-group ethics and subjective morality rather than internet-driven social validation.
Disability Representation
There is no documented evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus remains on emotional trauma and psychological resilience rather than centering disability.
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Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Raus is a coming-of-age drama that prioritizes adolescent agency over digital-age social hierarchies. It succeeds in creating a space where characters must face their pasts without the distraction of smartphones. However, the film lacks explicit intersectional markers. While it explores complex individual motivations, it does not provide overt representation for LGBTQ+ identities or disability. Ultimately, the film offers moderate inclusion by focusing on youth autonomy, but it stays within conventional narrative boundaries regarding systemic social critiques.

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