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Angel On The Clock

Angel On The Clock

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2017

G

Director

Miguel Ángel Uriegas

Runtime

90 minutes

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Angel On The Clock stands out by replacing conventional animation adventure clichés with a deep meditation on mortality. By focusing on a child battling leukemia, the film avoids sugar-coating the harsh realities of chronic illness. Instead, it gives the protagonist a significant role in negotiating her reality through a metaphysical lens. While the film does not directly address identity politics or intersecting social hierarchies, it excels as a poignant exploration of human vulnerability. The production prioritizes emotional depth and existential inquiry over glossy commercial structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Angel On The Clock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or explore non-cisgender identities.

How does Angel On The Clock portray gender?

Fair

A young girl is the main character and drives the plot forward. She plays a significant role in navigating the film's emotional and metaphysical challenges.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Angel On The Clock?

Good

As a Mexican production, the film provides a non-Western perspective. Prominent Mexican actors contribute to a cultural framework outside the usual Anglo-centric viewpoint.

How does Angel On The Clock represent religion and culture?

Good

The story delves into themes of mortality and existentialism through a fantasy lens. It steers clear of traditional moral frameworks by emphasizing the importance of living in the moment.

Does Angel On The Clock include disability representation?

Good

The protagonist's struggle with leukemia is central to the narrative. Her physical vulnerability acts as a catalyst for her interactions with the supernatural elements.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a significant role to a character dealing with a life-threatening illness.
  • It offers a non-Western perspective through Mexican production and casting.
  • The narrative explores complex existential themes rather than relying on idealized clichés.

Limited or Absent

  • The film does not include LGBTQ+ representation or narratives challenging heteronormativity.
  • It lacks explicit engagement with intersecting social hierarchies or identity politics.

Official Synopsis

A girl with leukemia meets the strange angel that lives on her watch, so she asks him to stop the time.

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