Schwarzfahrer (with English Subtitles)

 

 

Just a short bit of context. The title has a literal meaning but also a slang meaning. In Germany, there is an honor system for public transportation. Agents randomly check to see if passengers have tickets—if you don't there are stiff penalties. People who ride without purchasing a ticket are called "schwartzfahrer." The word literally means "black rider."

Ok, got that? Now one other bit of context. Blacks are viewed in a negative way by some Germans—the film implies it's mainly "old" Germans but there is a contemporary anti-black, anti-immigrant movement that is quite violent. In fact, if I can find it online, I will post another short film that deals with a black man being chased and assaulted by German youth. In any case, blacks are not the only ones assaulted, Turkish people also have major problems in Germany. The three youth on the bus, one of whom speaks up, are Turkish.

Watch the whole movie or you will miss the message. The ending is totally unexpected and at the same time "satisfying." ;->)

>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFQXcv1k9OM&feature=player_embedded