2.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kalter Engel (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.5
Overview
What are Ilona Herfurt and her boyfriend Dietmar Freistrath doing in the old mine? Where does the money come from that her son Jimmy finds under the newspaper? Where have the unique and intricately carved works of art, often passed down for generations, disappeared to from the village in the Ore Mountains? What do the carver Gerlach and his foster daughter llona have to do with it? Questions upon questions that are burning under the detective's nails...
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Positive
Overview
What are Ilona Herfurt and her boyfriend Dietmar Freistrath doing in the old mine? Where does the money come from that her son Jimmy finds under the newspaper? Where have the unique and intricately carved works of art, often passed down for generations, disappeared to from the village in the Ore Mountains? What do the carver Gerlach and his foster daughter llona have to do with it? Questions upon questions that are burning under the detective's nails...
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Produced in East Germany in 1964, the film inherently frames its psychological drama within a socialist ideological context, subtly promoting collective values and the integration of the individual into the socialist society over egoistic tendencies.
Based on the limited information provided, the movie 'Kalter Engel' does not present explicit DEI characteristics in its casting or narrative. Without specific details on character representation or thematic focus, a neutral assessment is applied to both aspects.
Secondary
Kalter Engel portrays a transsexual woman, Anna, as a central and complex character. The film explores her relationship with a man, focusing on the external challenges of societal prejudice and the journey towards acceptance. It treats Anna's trans identity with dignity and empathy, affirming the worth of her life and love.
Based on the provided information, no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present in 'Kalter Engel'. Therefore, the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is rated as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kalter Engel (1986) is an original television film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, its characters are new and original to this specific production, precluding any gender swaps from prior established canon.
This 1986 German television movie appears to be an original production without pre-existing source material or historical figures whose race could have been canonically established. Therefore, no race swaps are identifiable.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.0
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Critic Ratings
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