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The Miracle

Name: The Miracle
Director: Neil Jordan
Released: 1991
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1991

Director

Neil Jordan

Runtime

97 minutes

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The Miracle is a period drama that emphasizes historical accuracy and psychological depth over broad demographic representation. It captures the rigid socio-religious environment of 1950s Ireland through a localized perspective. While the film does not include diverse representations, it effectively dismantles institutional authority. It uses the protagonist's internal journey to challenge the monolithic cultural narratives of its time. The film's strength lies in its exploration of subjective truth rather than overt diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Miracle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature prominent LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. It adheres to a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight.

How does The Miracle portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male protagonist, limiting the roles of women. Women mainly serve within established social structures, often acting as representatives of maternal or religious authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Miracle?

Minimal

The cast is mostly white and ethnically uniform, reflecting the local, cultural context of a 1950s Irish seaside town.

How does The Miracle represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critically examines the Catholic Church, exploring the ambiguity between divine intervention and psychological phenomena. It questions strict religious doctrines.

Does The Miracle include disability representation?

Fair

The film presents a sophisticated portrayal of mental health through the protagonist's experiences. It avoids clichés by focusing on the isolation of living with an unvalidated reality.

Present on Screen

Offers a sophisticated, non-clichéd exploration of neurodivergence and mental health.
Provides a nuanced critique of traditional religious institutions and doctrines.
Maintains strong historical and cultural authenticity for its 1950s setting.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight narrative arcs.
Women have limited ability to act and primarily function within social hierarchies.
The cast is ethnically homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Two teenagers Jimmy and Rose spend their vacation at the small Irish sea-resort Bray. Out of boredom they observe other people and imagine wild stories about them. One day they observe the blonde Renee, and Jimmy is immediately fascinated by her and even follows her home. She, too, seems to like him, but for a mysterious reason keeps him at a distance.

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