Historical art cinema is a special genre that occupies its own niche in the film library of each viewer. Man has always been interested past events, but the dry shots of the documentary chronicle are not able to convey the fullness of what is happening. And if we are talking about the Middle Ages or another era?
The experience accumulated by mankind over its relatively long period of existence is now embodied on the screen by talented directors. If you are friends with history and read relevant literature, The film is a unique opportunity to look at events from a different angle. Many viewers can even draw new knowledge from the tape, imbued with the experiences of people who lived long before the formation of the modern world.
Today we will talk about historical cinema, and we will consider not only the scenery, but also the events and personalities that actually existed. realistic Transferring a bygone era to cinema is not an easy task., therefore, it is especially joyful when the directors manage to realize their idea with the highest quality.
Braveheart
Director: Mel Gibson
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 1995
Mel Gibson - Not only a great actor, but also a talented director. It so happened that he showed himself especially well in historical films, many of which have become classics of cinema. Painting "Braveheart" received an Oscar for Best Picture and 4 more statuettes in other categories. The value of the tape is given by the fact that it is based on real events and even the main character - William Wallace really existed.
The man had to live in a difficult time of Scotland's struggle for independence from England. The uprising began with Wallace killing the local sheriff, and William quickly began to gain popularity among future rebels. For a while, the patriot managed to free Scotland, but the English king Edward I soon began to expand again. Wallace ed the guerrilla movement and was captured and later executed.
Of course, in the film, the events have been slightly re-arranged and more densely arranged. A bit of pathos and emotionality has been added, however, in general, we have a very good example of a historical film that still looks in one breath today.
[webnavoz_rating id=47830]Troy
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Genre: Action
Year of issue: 2004
Film presence Brad Pitt и Orlando Bloom initially set the viewer in a positive way. And indeed Wolfgang Petersen managed to create a very vigorous heroic action movie based on the ancient epic. The film never received an Oscar, although it was nominated for the coveted statuette in the nomination "best costumes".
We know about the Trojan War from the school curriculum. Paris fell in love with the beautiful Helen and kidnapped her from King Menelaus. At the time, that was casus belli enough, so The Greek army went to conquer Troy. From Homer's Iliad, we know about all the main characters of this conflict, who were distinguished by incredible courage and readiness to defend their interests at the cost of their lives.
Of course, the film focuses on Achilles (Pete), the culprit of the conflict, Paris (Bloom) and Hector (Eric Bana very well played the brave Trojan warrior). The rest of the characters are revealed rather weakly, but the timing of the tape is not rubber.
[webnavoz_rating id=47831]Alexander
Directed by: Oliver Stone
Genre: Action
Year of issue: 2004
Oliver stone, obviously made a bet on a stellar cast: Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto, Anthony Hopkins. The result - 6 nominations for the "Golden Raspberry", although the film did not receive an "award", which does him credit. It is difficult to talk about the vision of critics, but the average viewer definitely liked the picture, as evidenced by its fairly high rating.
Alexander Makedonski known as one of the most talented generals of antiquity. He was measured not too long life, but the young king managed to do a lot. In particular, he engaged in conquest and created the most extensive empire in the world. After the death of their king, the followers failed to preserve his legacy, and the state gradually began to disintegrate.
The running time of the film was almost 3 hours. and, although some facts have traditionally been distorted for the sake of the artistic component, many fans of historical cinema are revising the tape today.
[webnavoz_rating id=47832]Operation Valkyrie
Director: Bryan Singer
Genre: thriller
Year of issue: 2008
And here is the movie Tom Cruise about the Second World War, or rather, about a small episode of it. The main feature of the tape is its maximum reliability. Although in the details Bryan Singer took liberties, the picture can be viewed even for educational purposes.
Operation Valkyrie - the most famous and resonant attempt to eliminate Adolf Hitler in 1944. The conspiracy was led Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise). After an unsuccessful explosion that did not achieve its ultimate goal, the revolutionaries launched Operation Valkyrie with the aim of overthrowing the ruling regime. Unfortunately, then the efforts of the conspirators were not crowned with success.
Despite the banality of political games, the film has enough sharp and emotional plot. Even assuming how it all ends, the characters are extremely curious to watch.
[webnavoz_rating id=47833]United. Munich tragedy
Directed by: James Strong
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2011
Historical films do not have to be about war. James Strong created a pretentious but solid sports drama about one of the main brands of world football - the club "Manchester United".
February 1958 was fatal for the fans of the team, all those involved in it, and simply not indifferent people. The plane that carried United in full force, crashed while trying to take off. Most of the engers died, and the world lost one of the most promising teams in the history of the number one game.
The movie does not focus directly on the disaster, but is more dedicated to rebuilding United, which was very difficult and emotional. The film is recommended for viewing not only to Manchester United fans, but also to people far from the world of football, because it carries the right message and makes you think about really important things.
[webnavoz_rating id=47834]Lincoln
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Drama
YOM: 2012
Another amazing role Daniel Day-Lewis. Any film with his participation instantly becomes a real hit, because we are dealing with a single instance of a really great actor. Daniel predictably got over "Lincoln" another "Oscar", also the film academy noted the work of the production designer.
Lincoln is an iconic historical figure for Americans. Exactly this president managed to end the civil war, contributed to the abolition of slavery, the development of the southern states. The tragic death of the figure made him even more popular. To this day, Lincoln remains an example of an American president, intellectually gifted, with good manners.
Of course, the cinema has not done without traditional blunders, but only a picky critic can notice them. The atmosphere is superb, Lincoln's character is conveyed as authentically as possible, so we have an example of a good historical film. The tape was rather coolly received by the domestic audience, but this can be understood, because the personality of Abraham is infinitely far from the sphere of our interests.
[webnavoz_rating id=47835]For reasons of conscience
Director: Mel Gibson
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2016
This time Mel Gibson did not play a major role in his own film and entrusted this honorary mission Andrew Garfield. The picture not only earned respect from the audience, but was also duly appreciated at the Oscars, receiving statuettes for "best sound" and "editing". The movie came out really well.m and told us about the real events that took place during the Second World War.
Desmond Doss - a real person. A simple American guy, raised in a religious family, a vegetarian. Faith did not allow him to take up arms, not to mention the killing of people at the front. However, Desmond wanted to help his country and volunteered to serve alongside other soldiers. Of course, they laughed at his beliefs until the guy who carried dozens of wounded comrades out proved his valor.
It is curious that in life people behave in the same way. It is unpleasant for us when someone upsets the balance of the system, goes against the rules, shows individuality. But such a special person can have huge potentialwhich others simply cannot see.
[webnavoz_rating id=47836]Dark times
Director: Joe Wright
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2017
Significance for the British figures Winston Churchill it is difficult to overestimate and embody the national hero on the screen Gary Oldman. Immediately after the release of the picture, it was clear that this particular actor would become the owner of the Oscar, and so it happened. Another statuette went to the tape for "the best makeup."
The picture tells about the preparation of Great Britain for the Second World War. Churchill takes up his post and sees that Europe is in a critical situation. Before the politician becomes a difficult choice - to fight or start shameful negotiations with . Churchill's entire entourage is for a peaceful solution to the issue, but the figure has his own vision of the situation.
The figure of Winston has always been evaluated ambiguously, but we will not deny that he was an extraordinary politician and invariably acted in the interests of his homeland.
[webnavoz_rating id=47837]Dunkirk
Director: Christopher Nolan
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2017
Creation Christopher Nolan immediately received 3 Oscars in technical nominations and told the viewer about one more page of the Second World War. Chronological events Dunkirk intertwined with the picture "Churchill", it is Winston who gives the order to evacuate the British soldiers blocked by the Germans.
quickly took over and plunged the country into a state of chaos. The British have not yet made a clear decision whether to negotiate with a potential adversary. German forces blocked the expeditionary force on the seashore, and only the desperate courage of each person helped to reduce losses to a minimum.
In total, with the participation of civil courts, more than 300 thousand people, although initially the British government expected a figure six times smaller.
[webnavoz_rating id=47838]Farsi lessons
Director: Vadim Perelman
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2020
The picture did not manage to break through to the Oscar, but participated in the Berlin Film Festival (out of competition). The jury noted that film about the holocaust - first of all, a humanistic tape worthy of attention, and already in the second - a work of art.
The movie is based on real events, and even now you can figure out which military stories were true and which turned out to be fiction. A Belgian Jew has to impersonate a Persian in order to survive in a concentration camp, because by a happy coincidence, a local chef wants to learn Farsi. The only problem is that Gilles does not know the language and every minute he is in danger.
We are dealing with a truly atmospheric tape, throughout the entire viewing time the viewer feels most uncomfortable. There is no particular cruelty here, but the depth of internal conflict and relationships is amazing.
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