Watching historical films is a great way to spend your free time in an interesting and informative way. They allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of different eras of human civilization and join the great events that shook the world. Among historical films, there are many worthy films, but the following films are especially worth highlighting.
Spartacus (1960)
The film directed by Stanley Kubrick tells the story of the gladiator Spartacus, who led the legendary slave uprising in ancient Rome. The film is notable not only for its large-scale battle scenes, but also for the beautiful love story that broke out between the main character and the slave Varinia.
And the dawns here are quiet … (1972)
A Soviet military film directed by Stanislav Rostotsky, based on the story of Boris Vasiliev, tells about the tragic fate of female anti-aircraft gunners. Young women dreamed of love and family warmth, but were forced to enter into an unequal battle with enemy saboteurs.
Dancing with Wolves (1990)
The historical drama by Kevin Costner is set during the American Civil War. As a result of the injury, US Army officer John Dunbar was transferred to a new duty station on the western border of the United States, where he encounters a nomadic Sioux tribe. Dunbar feels attracted to the Indians and their original way of life. Gradually, Dunbar becomes a full member of the tribe, but soon Western civilization reminds of itself.
Braveheart (1995)
Mel Gibson's historical film is dedicated to the legendary Scottish national hero William Wallace. William dreamed of getting married and living a peaceful life, but after his fiancée was killed by the British, he dedicated his life to fighting for the freedom of the Scottish people.
Titanic (1997)
The disaster film by James Cameron shows the sinking of the "unsinkable" liner "Titanic". The main characters of the picture are the aristocrat Rose, who will soon marry an unloved person, and the tramp artist Jack. Passionate love flares up between young people, which soon develops into a fight with death.
Troy (2004)
The historical motion picture directed by Wolfgang Petersen, based on Homer's poem The Iliad, tells about the war that broke out over the abduction of the wife of the king of Sparta. The love of Paris and the beautiful Elena became the cause of a bloody ten-year siege and the death of many great heroes.
Another Boleyn One (2008)
The costume melodrama directed by Justin Chadwick follows the rivalry between two sisters Anne and Mary Boleyn for the heart of Henry Tudor.
12 years of slavery (2013)
The historical drama directed by Steve McQueen is based on the true story of the freelance black musician Solomon Northup. Agreeing to a lucrative job offer, Northup is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Let it take the protagonist 12 long years to freedom.
