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Miraculous Virgin

Name: Miraculous Virgin
Director: Štefan Uher
Released: 1967
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

1967

Director

Štefan Uher

Runtime

93 minutes

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Štefan Uher’s work employs lyrical realism to explore human subjectivity and the subversion of societal structures. The film effectively centers women's ability to drive the story, presenting Anabella as a transformative force that upends the male-dominated artistic environment. However, the film’s localized focus on a specific Slovak demographic during wartime limits its broader representation of racial and ethnic diversity. Additionally, while the film touches on intimate themes, it lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Miraculous Virgin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film delves into secret fantasies and desires that blur the line between reality and imagination. Although specific LGBTQ+ identities are not confirmed, the emphasis on personal desires hints at a departure from traditional social norms.

How does Miraculous Virgin portray gender?

Good

Anabella emerges as a strong catalyst rather than a passive character, influencing the emotional journey of male artists. Her presence challenges traditional gender roles and reshapes their reality.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Miraculous Virgin?

Fair

The story centers on a group of Slovak artists during a time of regional conflict. This focused perspective highlights national identity and cultural resilience, rather than showcasing a variety of ethnic or global backgrounds.

How does Miraculous Virgin represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative emphasizes individual experiences and subjective morality over institutional norms. By highlighting a generation of artists, the film portrays the pursuit of art as a rebellion against restrictive social orders.

Does Miraculous Virgin include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Anabella plays a pivotal role in challenging traditional gender hierarchies.
The film examines intricate themes of subjectivity and the blurring of reality and fantasy.
It offers a meaningful glimpse into Slovak cultural identity during wartime.

Limited or Absent

The narrative does not include explicit representations of multi-ethnic or diverse racial identities.
There are no visible portrayals of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Specific LGBTQ+ identities are not clearly identified within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

A film adaptation of the novelette of the same title written by Dominik Tatarka depicts the life of a young generation of artists that was formed in Slovakia during the war. Anabella, a young and beautiful girl meets a group of artists. She awakens their erotic desires but also pure feelings of love; she becomes the object of their secret fantasies as well as their artistic inspiration. And it seems that the boundaries between reality and fantasy suddenly cease to exist.

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