Sexuality in the Reich

The film builds on conventional gender roles from the period in order to promote the Nazi cause and hinder sympathies toward the communists. In the film, the communists are always depicted with loose women that enjoy spanking boys and having men's arms around them. On the other hand, Nazi girls are presented as examples of virginity and helpfulness. The Nazi leader's sister is beautiful and aids Heini in printing more fliers for the party. She is an asset to the cause while the communist women are used by their party as temptresses for luring enemies into the party, such as the case with her and the Hitler Youth by the bridge destroying fliers. Additionally, fashion also played a role in the film through the contrast of conservatism versus immorality. The Nazi girls all wear dresses or full bathing suits at the lake retreat. This is greatly contrasted with the communist girls who all wear pants. The wearing of pants is combined with sexual liberalism that is looked down upon by the film. Hitler Youth Quex displays an immoral female willing to do the evil communist party's bidding while Nazi females are idolized a perfect specimens of virginity and resourcefulness.