3.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Der Club (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.4
Overview
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Der Club earns a -2 rating because its central thesis is an explicit and unsparing critique of institutional corruption and the systemic cover-up of child abuse within the Catholic Church, directly aligning with progressive critiques of powerful, traditional institutions. The film's focus on exposing systemic failings rather than individual moral redemption firmly places it on the clearly left side of the spectrum.
The film primarily features traditional casting, reflecting its specific narrative focus on disgraced Catholic priests. While the narrative offers a strong critique of the actions and corruption within a traditional institution and its figures, this critique is not explicitly framed as a broader DEI issue against traditional identities.
Secondary
Der Club (1985) offers a pioneering and largely positive portrayal of a transsexual character. The film respectfully depicts Michael's complex journey of self-discovery and transition, highlighting his agency and dignity. It frames societal challenges as external obstacles, maintaining an empathetic stance towards his identity. For its era, the narrative's focus on understanding and validating Michael's experience contributes to an affirming message.
The film offers a stark and critical portrayal of the Catholic Church, depicting its institutions and some of its adherents as deeply flawed, hypocritical, and complicit in covering up severe abuses. The narrative exposes the Church's systemic failures and the moral bankruptcy of its 'penitentiary' system, without significant counterbalancing positive portrayals.
Due to the complete absence of film content or plot information, it is not possible to evaluate the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in 'Der Club' according to the provided rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Der Club (1985–) was a German youth magazine show, not a narrative series with fictional or historical characters. As such, it does not feature characters with established canonical or historical genders that could be subject to a gender swap.
As an original show that began in 1985, "Der Club" establishes its characters' races within its own canon. There is no prior source material or historical record for its characters to be compared against, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
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