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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima

Name: The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima
Director: John Brahm
Released: 1952
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1952

Director

John Brahm

Runtime

102 minutes

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This biographical drama prioritizes historical and religious accuracy over the subversion of social hierarchies. The narrative structure is built on a traditional framework, focusing on the tension between religious devotion and state authority. The film functions as a period-accurate depiction of a specific cultural moment in Portugal. It reinforces established spiritual and cultural norms rather than exploring the complexities of diverse identities. Ultimately, the work promotes singular Christian morality, positioning religious institutions as the central pillars of the story.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the social and theological norms of its time. There are no representations of non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor any narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima portray gender?

Limited

Lucia and Jacinta play significant roles in driving the plot. However, their influence is defined by their spiritual obedience rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima?

Fair

The casting reflects the demographic reality of rural Portugal in 1917. The film maintains a homogeneous European cast to ensure historical accuracy.

How does The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The narrative centers the Catholic Church as the ultimate source of truth. It reinforces traditional spiritual values and positions the anticlerical government as an obstacle to peace.

Does The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities used as central narrative drivers or plot devices.

Present on Screen

The film provides a period-accurate depiction of rural Portugal in 1917.
The narrative accurately reflects the demographic reality of the historical setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.
The story reinforces traditional patriarchal and ecclesiastical structures rather than challenging them.
The narrative lacks secularism or critiques of Western religious institutions.

Official Synopsis

In 1917, three shepherd children living just outside Fatima, Portugal have visions of a lovely lady in a cloud. The anticlerical government wishes to squelch the Church; reports of religious experiences are cause for serious concern. Yet the children stand by their story, and the message of peace and hope the Lady brings. In the last vision, attended by thousands of people, the Lady proves her reality with a spectacular miracle that is seen by everyone present. Based on actual events at Fatima in the summer of 1917.

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