1.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Die Schmuggler von Rajgrod (1980)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 1.7
Overview
In 1903, Jan Anskath and his half-brother Martin are living in Rajgorod at the border between Russia and Prussia – Jan on the Russian, Martin on the Prussian side. Both are occasionally smuggling stuff over the border. But while Jan acts from political conviction and is smuggling illegal writings over the border, Martin is only interested in the money. That is why he does not question his shadowy client when he sneaks out refugees into Russia. But then it becomes evident that the distinguished gentleman has robbed the refugees from all of their belongings, only to turn them over to the authorities of the Czar.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
In 1903, Jan Anskath and his half-brother Martin are living in Rajgorod at the border between Russia and Prussia – Jan on the Russian, Martin on the Prussian side. Both are occasionally smuggling stuff over the border. But while Jan acts from political conviction and is smuggling illegal writings over the border, Martin is only interested in the money. That is why he does not question his shadowy client when he sneaks out refugees into Russia. But then it becomes evident that the distinguished gentleman has robbed the refugees from all of their belongings, only to turn them over to the authorities of the Czar.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
As an East German production, the film explicitly champions the socialist state's authority and collective security by portraying border guards as heroes combating individualistic, profit-driven smuggling activities that threaten the new order.
This East German film from 1980 is assessed as having traditional casting, consistent with its historical context, without intentional race or gender swaps for diversity. The narrative is also expected to maintain a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, rather than featuring explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Based on the information provided, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film 'Die Schmuggler von Rajgrod'. Therefore, no evaluation of its portrayal can be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
No information suggests that "Die Schmuggler von Rajgrod," an adaptation of a novel, altered the gender of any established characters from its source material. Gender swaps were uncommon for films of this era and would likely be noted if present.
There is no widely established source material or historical record for "Die Schmuggler von Rajgrod" that defines the canonical race of its characters. Therefore, no instance of a character being portrayed as a different race than previously established can be identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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3.4
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