3.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Unknown Friend (1999)
Unknown Friend (1999)
Overview
After five years in prison, Ellen is ‘’out’’ and ready to come to terms with her past. She begins by looking for Katrin, who was present the night of the crime. Hearing Katrin’s voice on the radio and learning that she is a DJ at a local nightclub, Ellen decides to go and wait for her at the door. At first, Katrin is frightened and does not want anything to do with Ellen. However Ellen persists. Flashbacks fill in the history of Katrin’s relationship with an abusive husband and her intimate relationship with Ellen. It soon becomes clear that Ellen’s devotion for Katrin is no less potent than before. Gradually Katrin yields to Ellen’s wishes. Before long, past events catch up with them an unexpected sting in the tail reveals a major twist.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
3.1
Overview
After five years in prison, Ellen is ‘’out’’ and ready to come to terms with her past. She begins by looking for Katrin, who was present the night of the crime. Hearing Katrin’s voice on the radio and learning that she is a DJ at a local nightclub, Ellen decides to go and wait for her at the door. At first, Katrin is frightened and does not want anything to do with Ellen. However Ellen persists. Flashbacks fill in the history of Katrin’s relationship with an abusive husband and her intimate relationship with Ellen. It soon becomes clear that Ellen’s devotion for Katrin is no less potent than before. Gradually Katrin yields to Ellen’s wishes. Before long, past events catch up with them an unexpected sting in the tail reveals a major twist.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's subject matter, as indicated by its title 'Fremde Freundin' (Strange/Foreign Friend), is too broad and lacks specific plot details to infer any inherent political bias. Without further information, it must be considered neutral.
Due to the absence of specific details regarding the movie's casting, characters, plot, or themes, a neutral assessment of its DEI characteristics has been made. Without further information, no explicit representation or narrative framing related to DEI can be identified.
Secondary
The film offers an empathetic portrayal of a transsexual woman's journey for love and self-acceptance. While she faces rejection from a romantic partner due to her identity, the narrative maintains a respectful stance, focusing on her dignity and personal growth rather than denigrating her identity.
Without any plot or character details for 'Fremde Freundin', an assessment of its LGBTQ+ portrayal cannot be conducted. Therefore, no identifiable LGBTQ+ themes or characters can be confirmed based on the information provided.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film appears to be an original television movie, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established characters. Therefore, no characters are identified as having undergone a gender swap from prior canon or history.
The film "Fremde Freundin" (1999) is an original German drama. Its characters were created specifically for this film and do not have pre-established racial identities from prior source material or historical records, making a race swap impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.2
1.0
Critic Ratings
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