Historical paintings deserve special attention, as they highlight important events that took place in the fate of all mankind. It is historical cinema that helps to recreate the full picture of past years. Of these, the viewer gets acquainted not only with the great events related to humanity, but also with brilliant personalities who contributed to the upheavals in the world of religion, art or politics.
The most successful historical paintings received a high rating from the prestigious cinema site “Kinopoisk”. They are among the top ten filmed in the entire history of cinema.
The top 10 presented the best historical films - Kinopoisk list.
10. The Last Samurai | 2003 year
“The Last Samurai”(2003) opens the list of the best historical art paintings according to“ Kinopoisk ”. The film takes place in the middle of the 19th century, during the Japanese Civil War. The main person of the historical picture, Nathan Algren, receives from the Emperor of Japan an offer to train Japanese troops in military art. The officer is heading to the land of the Rising Sun and does not suspect yet that he will find there more than just a job.
9. The Nuremberg trials | 1961 year
Ninth place in the list of the best historical films according to “Kinopoisk” is listed in the military drama “Nuremberg trials”(1961). The three-hour black-and-white film was shot on real events that relate to the small Nuremberg trial of Nazi criminals. German lawyer Ernst Young becomes the main accused. His case is run by a famous American judge named Den Heywood, who has to defend the honor and life of this respected person.
8. The king says! | 2010 year
The eighth line in the list of the best artistic historical films “Kinopoisk” gave biographical drama “The king is talking!”(2010). This is a story about the British Duke George, who will soon take the throne of the king. From childhood, George VI suffered from stuttering and was afraid of mass performances. His new position obliges him to stand with respect in front of the public and have a clear diction. The best specialists in Britain struggled with the lack of a duke, but all to no avail. Georg decides to turn to the speech therapist Lionel Log for help, who does not have the appropriate education, but according to rumors he works wonders. In 2011, the film won 4 Oscars and was recognized as one of the best films.
7. Andrei Rublev | 1966 year
“Andrey Rublev”(1966), according to the results of the“ Kinopoisk ”voting, takes the seventh line in the list of the best historical films. The biographical picture dedicated to one of the great Russian icon painters is divided into 8 short stories, little connected with each other. But all together they recreate one general picture of medieval Russia through the eyes of a monk-artist. The purpose of the filmmakers was primarily to convey and show the inner spiritual world of Rublev. It was originally planned that the film will be named as “Passion for Andrei”. At the Kansk film festivals, the film was awarded the FIPRESCI Prize.
6. Gandhi | 1982 year
Biographical Drama “Gandhi”(1982) ranks sixth in the list of best historical paintings. Its main character is an outstanding figure in India, Mahatma Gandhi, who until the last fought for the rights of his native country. He was born in 1869, when India was still considered part of the British Empire. In 1948, in the year of his assassination, the country was declared independent. Thanks to Gandhi, India was able to become a free country. The picture became an Oscar winner, winning the nomination “Best Film”.
5. They fought for their homeland | 1975 year
The fifth line in the list of “Kinopoisk” went to the Soviet historical picture “They fought for their homeland”(1975). The film was shot on real events that took place during the years of the Great Patriotic War. The film describes the battle of 1942 near Stalingrad. The whole horror of the war and the numerous losses that the Soviet army suffered are described in all the subtleties in the military drama. In 1975, the picture participated in the nomination "Golden Palm Branch".
4. Amadeus | 1984 year
“Amadeus”(1984) ranks fourth in the list of best historical films according to the site“ Kinopoisk ”. The art picture was shot based on the play of the same name by Peter Schaeffer. In the center of the plot is the life story of the composer Antonio Salieri. He was not born with the divine gift of a musician, but he firmly believed that perseverance, patience and commitment to his work can achieve enchanting heights. A meeting with Mozart puts the musician in a depressed state. Without great effort, music is given to Mozart with the same ease with which he breathes. Envy settles in the composer's soul, and he decides to get rid of the musical genius and his rival at all costs. In 1985, the film received an Oscar, winning the Best Film nomination, and was awarded seven more Academy Award prizes.
3. Braveheart | 1995 year
“brave Heart”(1995) opens the top three best historical films according to“ Kinopoisk ”. The picture describes the events that took place in 1280 in Scotland. The country is occupied by the British, and King Edward the Leggy forbids the Scots to use weapons. King’s troops constantly robbery in local villages, attacking local residents, raping and killing them. Relatives of the protagonist William Wallace die in one of the raids of looters. His uncle Argyle takes him up to education. Many years pass and the matured young man returns to his native land. He meets Marron's childhood friend there, whom he marries. But soon the spouse is killed by the British. Heartbroken and determined William gathers an army of locals to revolt against the English government.
2. And the dawns here are quiet | 1972 year
Second line “Cinema search"Gave to the Soviet painting"And the dawns here are quiet”(1972). This is a tragic story about a fateful fate that befell young young anti-aircraft gunners, who were under the guidance of an experienced soldier Vaskov. Finding themselves in an unequal front-line battle with the Germans, all up to one girl die. Shocked by what had happened, Vaskov made a firm decision to deal with each of the surviving fascists alone.
1. Schindler's List | 1993 year
“Schindler's list”(1993) tops the list of the best historical films in the opinion of“ Kinopoisk ”. Of the 12 nominations for the Oscar, the artwork managed to win 7 prestigious figurines of the American Film Academy. The film describes the events that occurred during the Second World War, when Jews were persecuted from everywhere. The factory owner Oscar Schindler, learning about the elimination of the Jews, decides to save his workers from imminent death. At the risk of his reputation and position, a man manages to save more than a thousand Jewish lives.
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