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The Magic Clock

Name: The Magic Clock
Director: Władysław Starewicz
Released: 1928
Duration: 45 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1928

Director

Władysław Starewicz

Runtime

45 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Władysław Starewicz’s 1928 short is a surrealist exploration of a child's psyche rather than a vehicle for social commentary. Its primary strength lies in centering a female character's internal intellectual life, which offers a degree of ability to act uncommon for the era. However, the film lacks modern diversity. It does not feature characters from different racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ backgrounds, remaining confined to a singular, narrow narrative focus. Ultimately, the film functions as a whimsical fantasy. It disrupts reality through the lens of subjectivity rather than through systemic or social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Magic Clock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The story revolves around the protagonist's internal world.

How does The Magic Clock portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot through her imagination. While she plays a significant role, her character may still reflect traditional feminine archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Magic Clock?

Minimal

There is no evidence of a diverse cast or the subversion of racial hierarchies. The visual style is limited by the technology available in 1928.

How does The Magic Clock represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the tension between an industrious reality and a fluid dream state. It prioritizes individual subjective experience over societal norms.

Does The Magic Clock include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist, providing a baseline for female-centric ability to act through her imaginative drive.
The narrative prioritizes individual subjective experience and the disruption of reality through a child's perspective.

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