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The Oracle

The Oracle

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1953

Approved

Director

C.M. Pennington-Richards

Runtime

85 minutes

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The film functions as a typical genre piece from 1953, focusing on a newspaperman and an Irish oracle. The narrative centers on gambling and national uproar, avoiding identity-based exploration. Representation is conventional, with ability to act concentrated in male-dominated professional roles and a likely homogeneous cast. The film does not challenge established social hierarchies or provide meaningful visibility for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Oracle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. The character interactions follow the traditional heterosexual norms typical of mid-century comedies.

How does The Oracle portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on male characters in journalism and sports betting, emphasizing traditional gender roles and hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Oracle?

Limited

The film is set in Ireland and features a cast that seems homogeneous for its time. It emphasizes nationalistic themes without exploring diverse ethnic backgrounds or using diverse casting.

How does The Oracle represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses gambling and fate as comedic elements but does not critique Western institutions or religious structures. It follows a traditional situational comedy format.

Does The Oracle include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Uses Irish cultural identity as a central setting for its comedic premise.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
  • Does not provide ability to act to female characters or subvert gender hierarchies.
  • Does not feature diverse racial or multi-layered ethnic casting.
  • Provides no visibility for characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An Irish "oracle" foretells the next day's track results to a newspaperman, resulting in a national uproar.

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