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Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans

Name: Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans
Director: Fructuós Gelabert
Released: 1902
Duration: 2 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1902

Director

Fructuós Gelabert

Runtime

2 minutes

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As a foundational documentary from 1902, this film serves as a historical snapshot of Catalan religious life. It prioritizes the preservation of traditional communal hierarchies and social order over any form of multi-layered representation. The work reflects the era's social constraints, presenting a highly homogeneous view of Barcelona. Participants are depicted within rigid, traditional roles that reinforce the status quo of the early 20th century.

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Category Breakdown

Does Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or identities that deviate from the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender. It focuses on traditional religious practices within a society that assumes everyone's gender matches what they were assigned at birth.

How does Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans portray gender?

Limited

Young girls play a central role visually but are part of a patriarchal religious framework. Their participation in rituals emphasizes communal discipline rather than individual autonomy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans?

Minimal

The film captures an ethnically uniform group reflecting the demographics of 1902 Barcelona. There is no indication of racial diversity or varied ethnic representation.

How does Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans represent religion and culture?

Minimal

It reinforces traditional Western and Catholic institutions. The film portrays religious piety and order as the core elements of the community without questioning established authority.

Does Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the footage.

Present on Screen

Offers a unique historical record of early 20th-century Catalan cultural and religious life.

Limited or Absent

Reflects the era's homogeneous demographic and strict social hierarchies, lacking diversity.
Reinforces traditional patriarchal and religious structures without providing alternative perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Short documentary by Fructuós Gelabert capturing a religious procession in Barcelona’s Sants neighborhood. Young girls dressed in white march alongside bands, soldiers, and adults carrying religious standards, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century Catalan cultural and religious life. This film is considered one of the earliest surviving examples of Spanish cinema.

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