You are here:

Ghosts of Christmas Past

Name: Ghosts of Christmas Past
Director: Virginia Abramovich
Released: 2021
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

8.4/10

Excellent

2021

Director

Virginia Abramovich

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Ghosts of Christmas Past succeeds as a modern adaptation by emphasizing women's ability to drive the story and diverse casting. By breaking away from its Eurocentric roots, the film offers a more accessible and contemporary experience. However, the film still adheres to traditional romantic structures. The lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation and disability representation prevents a higher diversity score. Overall, the production excels at challenging traditional casting norms and exploring modern interpersonal dynamics, while remaining within conventional romantic frameworks.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Ghosts of Christmas Past have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships and resolves past dating issues. It lacks explicit LGBTQ+ narratives that challenge traditional the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Ghosts of Christmas Past portray gender?

Good

The film emphasizes the journey of a woman toward self-actualization, highlighting her ability to act and active role in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ghosts of Christmas Past?

Good

The film uses a diverse cast to challenge the traditionally white-centric narrative, creating a more inclusive and contemporary feel.

How does Ghosts of Christmas Past represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative criticizes modern social behaviors such as digital isolation and the 'ghosting' phenomenon, maintaining an anti-capitalist stance.

Does Ghosts of Christmas Past include disability representation?

Fair

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities driving the plot. The focus remains on psychological and emotional growth.

Present on Screen

Highlights a woman's emotional ability to act and decision-making.
Uses diverse casting to break down historically white-centric narratives.
Criticizes modern digital disconnection and the dehumanizing effects of ghosting.

Limited or Absent

Include more explicit LGBTQ+ narratives and identities.
Represent neurodivergence or physical disabilities within the cast.
Move beyond traditional heterosexual romantic structures.

Official Synopsis

Ellie, a serial 'ghoster' on dating apps, is told by a fortune teller that she must resolve her past and make amends with all those she ghosted before Christmas, or she is destined to never find true love! Over the course of one week, she takes it upon herself to track down all the men she ghosted before the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve and discovers love in the process.

How are these scores produced? →