Magical Realism Assessment

1. Where does it come from and why is this in a Spanish tradition?
2. What is recognisable/what defines it?
3. It is a Style or is it a Film Genre?
4. How is it different to Fantasy?
5. How does it lend itself to CHN - psychological motivations, beg/mid/end, clear resolution?
6. How does is it a 'framing device' for the story?
7. How does it allow the discussion of Myths & Themes?
8. How does it link Amelie and Ofelia and their stories?