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A Child Called Jesus

Name: A Child Called Jesus
Director: Franco Rossi
Released: 1987
Duration: 190 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1987

Director

Franco Rossi

Runtime

190 minutes

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A Child Called Jesus is a traditional period drama that upholds religious orthodoxy and historical archetypes. It emphasizes conventional social and spiritual hierarchies rather than challenging them. The film provides a nuanced portrayal of Mary's spiritual strength and maternal independence, but it remains tied to 1st-century gender roles and patriarchal structures. The casting reflects a European perspective, which may limit ethnic authenticity.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Child Called Jesus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional family structure with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does A Child Called Jesus portray gender?

Fair

Mary is shown as a strong and independent woman, but the film still upholds traditional gender roles through Joseph's character.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Child Called Jesus?

Limited

The cast predominantly features actors with Mediterranean and European backgrounds, which may not accurately represent the region's cultural diversity.

How does A Child Called Jesus represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The narrative emphasizes Christian themes and the sanctity of the traditional family unit, reinforcing religious traditions over modern or secular viewpoints.

Does A Child Called Jesus include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with disabilities that play a central role in the story or drive the narrative forward.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced portrayal of Mary's spiritual strength and maternal independence.
Explores the emotional bond between mother and child in a meaningful way.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse representation of gender identities and same-sex relationships.
Features a predominantly European cast in a Middle Eastern setting.
Maintains traditional gender roles and patriarchal structures.

Official Synopsis

The film attempts to fill in the "missing years" of Jesus, from ages 3 through 12. When King Herod fearing that the Messiah has indeed been born, orders that all Hebrew male children under the age of three be slain, Joseph moves his family near Egypt. Here, Jesus, sensing His divinity, expresses a desire to return to Nazareth. Travelling homeward with His mother Mary, Jesus flashes forward to events that will unfold in his adult life.

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