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The Miracle of Marcelino

Name: The Miracle of Marcelino
Director: José Luis Gutiérrez
Released: 2010
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2010

Not Rated

Director

José Luis Gutiérrez

Runtime

100 minutes

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The Miracle of Marcelino is a traditionalist drama that prioritizes historical and religious authenticity. It centers on the upbringing of an infant within a monastic setting, reinforcing established social and religious hierarchies. The film’s narrative structure is built around Western religious institutions, focusing on the devotion of monks in a 20th-century Spanish abbey. It maintains a conventional moral perspective. Overall, the film lacks diverse representation. It leans into period-specific homogeneity and patriarchal structures, aligning with classical, conservative storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Miracle of Marcelino have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional monastic social structures. There are no non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships shown.

How does The Miracle of Marcelino portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male-dominated abbey where power dynamics revolve around male religious figures. Female characters have limited roles and influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Miracle of Marcelino?

Fair

Set in the early 20th century, the film reflects the historical demographics of a Spanish abbey. It maintains period-specific homogeneity without diverse casting.

How does The Miracle of Marcelino represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes traditional Christian morality through the lens of the Catholic Church. It prioritizes religious devotion and the sanctity of monastic life.

Does The Miracle of Marcelino include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film maintains historical and period-specific authenticity regarding its 20th-century Spanish setting.
The narrative provides a clear, focused exploration of traditional religious devotion and community care.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of diverse gender identities or non-binary characters.
The male-dominated setting limits the presence of women's ability to drive the story and diverse power dynamics.
The narrative does not incorporate diverse racial casting or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Mexico at the beginning of the 20th century: one night the monks of the San Francisco Abbey find a baby in front of their gate. They call the boy Marcelino and take care of the little one with devotion...

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