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Miranda

Name: Miranda
Director: Ken Annakin
Released: 1948
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1948

Director

Ken Annakin

Runtime

80 minutes

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Miranda is a quintessential mid-century fantasy-romance that prioritizes whimsical escapism over social critique. The plot relies on established genre clichés, centering the experience on a male protagonist and a mythical female entity within a traditional romantic framework. The film's architecture reflects the era's standard social hierarchies. It lacks representation of diverse identities, focusing instead on conventional romantic pairings and a Western-centric worldview typical of 1948 British cinema. Ultimately, the film functions as a period-specific comedy that reinforces rather than challenges the social norms of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Miranda have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film adheres to the heterosexual and cisgender norms typical of 1948 cinema. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or any disruption of traditional sexual norms.

How does Miranda portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male doctor who discovers a female mermaid. While the mermaid takes control by requesting a trip to London, she mainly serves as a romantic catalyst for the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Miranda?

Limited

The film likely reflects the homogeneous casting standards of the post-war British film industry. The setting and era suggest a narrative structure centered on Western, Anglo-Saxon norms.

How does Miranda represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses fantasy to celebrate Western urbanity through a journey to London. It reinforces traditional social structures rather than offering any critique of Western-centric storytelling.

Does Miranda include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no mention of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions. No specific characters are identified as having disabilities.

Present on Screen

The fantasy premise provides a whimsical vehicle for romantic comedy and adventure.
The mermaid character possesses a degree of ability to act through her specific requests.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on traditional, straight-centered romantic structures.
The story lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the era's homogeneous casting.
The plot positions the female character primarily as an object of discovery.

Official Synopsis

A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to be taken to see London. Comedy and romantic entanglements ensue.

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