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Miraculum

Name: Miraculum
Director: Podz
Released: 2014
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

2014

Director

Podz

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Miraculum succeeds as a sophisticated character study that rejects moral certainty. By using an ensemble structure, the film challenges the singular hero cliché, offering a fragmented, systemic view of human experience. It effectively deconstructs traditional social roles, such as the devout believer and the stable family unit. However, the film lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity. The narrative landscape feels largely homogeneous, focusing more on psychological and existential dilemmas than on diverse representation. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its pluralistic view of morality. It favors situational ethics over didactic storytelling, even if it misses opportunities for broader demographic diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Miraculum have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores forbidden passions between two older individuals. While specific identities are not stated, the story focuses on the tension between personal desires and societal norms.

How does Miraculum portray gender?

Fair

A nurse's professional life and religious beliefs highlight female empowerment. Additionally, a conservative couple's disillusionment challenges idealized domestic structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Miraculum?

Limited

The film seems to focus on a relatively homogeneous social setting. There is no explicit indication of significant racial or ethnic diversity in the narrative.

How does Miraculum represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques traditional institutions by contrasting religious teachings with moral failings. It avoids a single moral compass, presenting middle-class stability as a source of disappointment.

Does Miraculum include disability representation?

Fair

Themes of physical trauma are introduced through a plane crash survivor. However, it is unclear if this character has real ability to act or simply serves as a plot device.

Present on Screen

Challenges the singular hero cliché through a complex ensemble structure.
Presents a sophisticated, pluralistic view of human experience and morality.
Deconstructs traditional social roles and idealized domestic structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity within the social landscape.
Provides limited explicit confirmation of queer identities.
Unclear if characters with physical trauma are afforded true ability to act.

Official Synopsis

Sometimes, we're just waiting for a miracle. A nurse who is a Jehovah's Witness, grows fond of the miracle survivor of a plane crash. Two sexagenarians, a bartender and a parking lot attendant want to explore their forbidden passions. A conservative, well-off couple drown their disappointments in booze and gambling. And a man does his utmost to make amends for an irredeemable action, bringing us to a plane bound for Cuba. An ensemble film where every character affects the lives of others.

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