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Abracadabra
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5.6/10
Fair
2017
RDirector
Pablo Berger
Runtime
96 minutes
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Abracadabra is a character-driven exploration of grief set in 1970s Buenos Aires. It gains depth by breaking down the traditional nuclear family and the role of the provider. Magic serves as a tool for a child to cope with trauma and psychological fragmentation. While the film does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ issues, it successfully challenges traditional masculine stereotypes. The portrayal of an emotionally uninvolved father questions the notion of the stoic male head of household. The film excels in its psychological complexity but remains focused on a private, domestic setting. It emphasizes internal emotional landscapes over broader social or political contexts.
Category Breakdown
Does Abracadabra have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses solely on a traditional heterosexual family setting and does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives on non-binary gender roles.
How does Abracadabra portray gender?
The movie challenges the typical strong male figure by showing an emotionally weak father. This portrayal questions traditional ideas of masculinity and strength.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Abracadabra?
Set in 1970s Argentina, the film presents a local perspective rather than a Western-centric viewpoint. It highlights the demographics of a middle-class Argentine family.
How does Abracadabra represent religion and culture?
The narrative avoids direct engagement with religious or political institutions. Instead, it offers a realistic and somber depiction of family life without sentimentality.
Does Abracadabra include disability representation?
Though there are no visible physical disabilities, the film delves into psychological struggles. The protagonist uses magic as a coping mechanism to deal with an emotionally overwhelming situation.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional masculine archetypes by showing a vulnerable, emotionally weak father.
- Provides a nuanced look at psychological struggles and invisible emotional trauma.
- Presents a localized, non-Western perspective centered in 1970s Argentina.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives on non-binary gender roles.
- Focuses narrowly on the traditional heterosexual biological family unit.
- Avoids broader engagement with religious, political, or diverse social institutions.
Official Synopsis
A housewife struggles with her husband after he is possessed by a ghost.
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