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Anthony of Padua, The Saint of Miracles

Name: Anthony of Padua, The Saint of Miracles
Director: Giulio Antamoro
Released: 1931
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

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1931

Director

Giulio Antamoro

Runtime

88 minutes

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This historical drama presents a traditional account of Saint Anthony's life. The film adheres strictly to the religious and social hierarchies of its 13th-century European setting, prioritizing spiritual devotion over narrative subversion. The production lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on the protagonist's renunciation of the world to join the Franciscan order. It reinforces established institutional norms rather than exploring diverse perspectives or challenging conventional clichés. Ultimately, the film operates within a narrow, traditionalist framework. It provides a standard biographical look at a religious figure without addressing broader social or cultural complexities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Anthony of Padua, The Saint of Miracles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the ascetic life of a Catholic saint, emphasizing spiritual devotion and the renunciation of worldly desires. It does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Anthony of Padua, The Saint of Miracles portray gender?

Limited

The narrative follows a patriarchal church structure. The protagonist's journey highlights religious celibacy and spiritual authority without challenging traditional gender roles or leadership hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Anthony of Padua, The Saint of Miracles?

Limited

Set in 13th-century Europe, the film depicts a homogeneous religious environment. It reflects the era's standard casting practices without introducing diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives.

How does Anthony of Padua, The Saint of Miracles represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story celebrates Western religious institutions. It reinforces the sanctity of the Catholic Church through a singular moral framework centered on faith.

Does Anthony of Padua, The Saint of Miracles include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a faithful biographical account of the saint's life and religious devotion.
Maintains historical consistency regarding the 13th-century European ecclesiastical setting.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.
Does not challenge traditional gender roles or patriarchal structures.
Offers a singular moral viewpoint without exploring secular or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Born Fernando de Bulhões, he was a precocious Portuguese youth, concerned with the suffering of the poor. Grown into a contemplative young man he renounces the world to join first the Augustinian Order and then the Franciscans order (where he takes the name Anthony) in his dedicated service to the faith.

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