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The Miracle

Name: The Miracle
Director: Aleksandr Proshkin
Released: 2009
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2009

Director

Aleksandr Proshkin

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a traditionalist historical epic that prioritizes spiritual and national continuity. It uses religious iconography to reinforce communal identity and the sanctity of established institutions like the Orthodox Church and the military. While the production achieves ethnic variety through its geopolitical setting, it does so to maintain historical realism rather than to promote progressive representation. The narrative structure is designed to affirm cultural heritage and traditional social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work lacks the intention to challenge or critique systemic power, gender roles, or traditional social structures, focusing instead on spiritual obedience and national duty.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Miracle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a strictly heterosexual and cisgender perspective. It does not include any depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of traditional gender norms.

How does The Miracle portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles adhere to conventional hierarchies. Masculinity is defined by military service and leadership, while femininity is centered around domestic life and spiritual devotion.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Miracle?

Fair

The cast includes Middle Eastern and Russian characters to establish historical authenticity. This variety serves the setting rather than challenging modern multi-layered frameworks.

How does The Miracle represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The narrative is deeply rooted in Orthodox spiritual ideals. It portrays religious and state institutions as stabilizing, positive forces within the social fabric.

Does The Miracle 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

Achieves historical authenticity through a diverse geopolitical cast including Middle Eastern and Russian characters.
Provides a cohesive exploration of spiritual and national identity through religious iconography.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.
Relies on conventional gender hierarchies that do not challenge traditional social roles.
Does not engage with modern multi-layered frameworks or diverse cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

The film is based on real events that took place in Samara in 1956 and known as the "Standing Zoe." During the holiday girl, without waiting her betrothed, removes the icon from the wall and Nicholas begins to dance with her, but suddenly freezes in place. This state continues for many months. Residents of the provincial town are frightened by this extraordinary event, which is cluttered with rumors and speculation. To try to understand the situation, there goes metropolitan newspaper journalist ...

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