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The Miracle

Name: The Miracle
Director: Irving Rapper
Released: 1959
Duration: 121 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1959

Director

Irving Rapper

Runtime

121 minutes

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The Miracle is a traditional period drama that emphasizes historical accuracy and religious orthodoxy. While it features a strong female protagonist who challenges male-dominated institutions, the film remains constrained by the social norms of its time. The production lacks depth in terms of diversity, with a homogeneous cast and a singular moral framework. It celebrates Western institutions rather than challenging them. Overall, the film adheres to the social hierarchies and Eurocentric perspectives of the 19th century, resulting in limited representation for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Miracle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no same-sex relationships or characters with diverse gender expressions.

How does The Miracle portray gender?

Fair

Bernadette is a strong central character who actively challenges the skepticism of male-dominated medical and church authorities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Miracle?

Minimal

The cast is uniform, reflecting a 19th-century French setting. The story does not blend in racial diversity or multicultural perspectives.

How does The Miracle represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story focuses on Catholic traditions and reinforces traditional Western religious institutions. It does not question or critique these structures.

Does The Miracle include disability representation?

Fair

The film touches on the economic hardships faced by the peasant class but does not focus on specific physical or neurological disabilities.

Present on Screen

Bernadette is a strong central character who actively challenges male-dominated institutions.
The narrative allows Bernadette to demonstrate significant internal strength.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, maintaining a homogeneous cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.
The narrative reinforces traditional Western religious and social hierarchies without offering any critique.

Official Synopsis

A novice leaves a Spanish convent to follow a 19th-century British soldier she loves.

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