Movie

United Trash

1996 · 75 min

A chaotic, abrasive satire that feels like a fever dream of colonial guilt and absurd provocation.

Overview: In Africa - Land of the ever shining sun, German soldiers fulfill a UN mission. For homosexual General Brenner its a dream comes true: Here, where the people are still native and simple, the German can prove his abilities. But then the virgin wife of Brenner gives birth to her first child. Is it the new Messiah? But what is a Messiah good for, if the UN is already there?
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, dark and campy. Brisk and demanding.
About: Colonialism, power, identity, faith
Content: Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: colonialism
power
identity
faith
corruption
Places: wilderness
military
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex strong