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Abracadabra

Abracadabra

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2020

Director

Faozan Rizal

Runtime

86 minutes

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Abracadabra stands as a significant piece of regional cinema that challenges the Western-centric dominance of the global film industry. By centering an Indonesian cast and narrative, it provides essential Southeast Asian representation. However, the film's social breadth is limited. The focus remains tightly on the protagonist's magical struggle, leaving little room for visible LGBTQ+ or disability-centric storytelling. Gender roles appear conventional, centered primarily on a male protagonist's journey.

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Category Breakdown

Does Abracadabra have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses on Lukman's magical conflict, which does not address non-straight relationships or identities.

How does Abracadabra portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist and his professional crisis. Although the cast includes several female actors, their roles do not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Abracadabra?

Good

By featuring a predominantly Indonesian cast, the film provides meaningful representation of Southeast Asian identities and local cultural nuances, disrupting Anglo-centric cinematic norms.

How does Abracadabra represent religion and culture?

Fair

The black comedy genre highlights complex human nature and situational ethics. However, the film does not explicitly explore anti-institutional or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Abracadabra include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities within the provided context.

Present on Screen

  • Provides meaningful Southeast Asian representation by centering an Indonesian cast and narrative.
  • Disrupts Anglo-centric cinematic norms through its regional focus and local cultural nuances.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight character arcs.
  • Does not feature characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.
  • Gender roles appear conventional, centered primarily on a male protagonist's journey.

Official Synopsis

A black comedy from a magician named Lukman who performs illusion magic that suddenly become real.

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