In world cinema, there is a huge number of serials and films shot in the historical genre. They cover a variety of eras and centuries, but all of them are distinguished by the scale and reliability of the historical setting. What are the best and most popular historical series and films?
Best Historical Series
One of the most believable and striking historical series of our time is "Spartacus" (2010 - 2013). This series is completely dedicated to ancient Rome and tells the story of the legendary rebel Spartacus, who went from a powerless slave and gladiator to the most famous leader of the rebels. The creators of "Spartacus" demonstrated maximum naturalism in their creation - the series received a high rating due to the abundance of cruelty, blood and erotic scenes.
Actor Andy Whitfield, who played Spartacus in the first seasons, tragically died of blood cancer and was replaced by another actor who has a great external resemblance to him.
Another popular series was the historical multi-part drama Borgia (2011-2013), which takes place at the end of the 18th century, when Rome had absolute power over Europe. The vicious and criminal Borgia clan rises with the coming to the throne of the new Pope and begins to rule with him.
No less large-scale and historically believable series was recognized by critics as "Rome" (2005 - 2007). Julius Caesar returns to Rome after conquering Gaul and discovers that the Senate is preparing a conspiracy against him, as a result of which a bloody civil war begins in the country.
Best Historical Films
Top historical films topped by Schindler's List (1993), a drama that tells the story of the manufacturer Oskar Schindler, who saved more than a thousand Jews during World War II. The film received a large number of awards for the terrible events that the creators of "Schindler's List" were able to display as faithfully as possible.
The slogan of the film is the sacred Jewish dictum "He who saves one life saves the whole world."
The film "Braveheart", filmed in 1995, tells the story of the legendary Scottish rebel William Wallace, who fought the British for his native Scotland. Wallace, who received a good education and dreamed of a peaceful life in the family, was forced to devote himself to the fight against the conquerors and, in the end, pay dearly for his love of freedom.
In 2004, the historical film "Bunker" was released, which takes place in 1945. Soviet troops came close to Berlin, the Fuhrer and his retinue are hiding in a secret bunker. Despite the obvious defeat, Hitler speaks of victory, while the Nazis around him are seized with horror. Those who manage to get out of the bunker alive will tell the world about the dictator's last moments.
