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By Miracle

Name: By Miracle
Director: Marinos Kartikkis
Released: 2010
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

2010

Director

Marinos Kartikkis

Runtime

85 minutes

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By Miracle explores the conflict between private identity and societal expectations. It offers a nuanced look at queer existence and the psychological strain of traditional gender roles, particularly in the context of motherhood. The film presents religious devotion as a complex response to isolation and loss, adding moral depth to its narrative. However, the absence of information about racial and disability representation limits a more comprehensive evaluation of the film's inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does By Miracle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

Marios is openly identified as a gay character living a closeted life. The film examines the tension between his private identity and the pressure to avoid his mother's inquiries.

How does By Miracle portray gender?

Fair

Aliki struggles with infertility, highlighting the psychological burden of traditional domestic roles. Her shift towards religious devotion showcases her ability to take control through spiritual seeking.

How racially and ethnically diverse is By Miracle?

Minimal

The narrative provides no specific information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does By Miracle represent religion and culture?

Good

Faith is shown as a solitary, sometimes desperate coping mechanism rather than a communal strength. The film delves into the intersection of religious hope and personal loss.

Does By Miracle include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence within the narrative regarding the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced depiction of a closeted gay man navigating family tensions.
Examines the complex psychological impact of infertility and traditional gender roles.
Presents a sophisticated, non-idealized look at religious devotion and spiritual seeking.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation or information regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
Does not provide evidence of characters navigating physical or mental disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Stories of faith, loss, and redemption come together in a drama that centers on the drifting isolation of its characters, even as they seek connection through love and family. Aliki and her husband Andreas try unsuccessfully to conceive a child, causing her to turn increasingly to religious devotion and the hope for a miracle. Secretly gay Marios lives with his mother and works to evade her inquiries into his life. The stories come together at the grave of a child.

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