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Luciferina

Name: Luciferina
Director: Gonzalo Calzada
Released: 2018
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2018

Director

Gonzalo Calzada

Runtime

115 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Luciferina uses the horror genre to question established social hierarchies and religious authority. By centering on female characters and their complex interpersonal bonds, the film moves away from traditional patriarchal narratives found in religious cinema. The film’s strength lies in its thematic deconstruction of morality. It explores the tension between institutional dogma and individual psychological crises, potentially framing the supernatural through a lens of systemic complexity. While the film offers a progressive look at women's ability to drive the story and institutional critique, it lacks clear evidence of racial diversity or specific disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Luciferina have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights a strong sister-sister relationship, suggesting an exploration of intense female intimacy that might challenge traditional religious expectations of celibacy.

How does Luciferina portray gender?

Good

The story centers on female characters Natalia and Ángela, emphasizing their roles and interactions. It challenges typical male-led exorcism stories by focusing on female dynamics and spiritual struggles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Luciferina?

Fair

The production seems to be a localized Latin American work. However, there is little evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation.

How does Luciferina represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques religious institutions through themes of satanism and demonic possession. It explores the tension between institutional dogma and individual psychological crises.

Does Luciferina include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no explicit mention of characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The film does not provide verified evidence regarding disability representation.

Present on Screen

Centers women's ability to drive the story and perspectives within a religious horror framework.
Challenges traditional male-led exorcism stories through female-centric dynamics.
Critiques religious institutions by exploring themes of satanism and drug abuse.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation.
Provides no clear representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The presence of queer themes remains ambiguous without explicit romantic confirmation.

Official Synopsis

After receiving bad news, Natalia, a young novice, returns home, where her sister Ángela asks her to travel with her and her friends to a mysterious place.

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