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Time of Miracles

Name: Time of Miracles
Director: Goran Paskaljević
Released: 1989
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1989

Director

Goran Paskaljević

Runtime

98 minutes

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Time of Miracles is a work of social realism that prioritizes historical authenticity over modern the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. It successfully critiques institutional power and state ideology using magical realism. However, the film remains limited by traditional social frameworks, focusing primarily on male development and lacking LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, its strength lies in its nuanced portrayal of individual resilience against systemic forces, despite a less diverse cast by contemporary standards.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time of Miracles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a young male protagonist's journey through puberty. It does not depict same-sex relationships or non-traditional gender identities, sticking to the social norms of its mid-century setting.

How does Time of Miracles portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on the male coming-of-age experience within a patriarchal framework. It explores changes in masculinity but does not actively challenge established gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time of Miracles?

Fair

Casting is ethnically uniform, reflecting the South Slavic demographic of the Balkan setting. This provides an authentic representation of the specific historical and cultural context.

How does Time of Miracles represent religion and culture?

Good

The film offers a sophisticated look at institutional power. It uses the tension between communist authorities and religious symbols to explore the conflict between state ideology and traditional values.

Does Time of Miracles include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not use disability as a central plot device or tool for character development.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic representation of the South Slavic cultural and historical context.
Offers a sophisticated critique of institutional power and state ideology.
Uses magical realism to explore the resilience of individual and spiritual ability to act.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
The narrative is heavily centered on male experiences, limiting gender diversity.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

September 1945. The new communist authorities go into the church, hang the flag of the Party and paint over the old frescoes, but each time the frescoes miraculously return. A stranger comes to town and works miracles; the townsfolk are convinced he is the Messiah. Director Paskaljevic cut his TV miniseries, based on the novel by Borislav Pekic, to feature film length.

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