Historical paintings deserve special attention, as they cover important events that took place in the fate of all mankind. It is historical cinema that helps to recreate the full picture of the past years. From them the viewer gets acquainted not only with the great events connected with mankind, but also with the 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 history of cinema.
In the top 10 presents the best historical films - the list of "Film Search" .
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The last samurai 2003 year
" The Last Samurai "( 2003) opens the list of the best historical art pictures according to the version of "Film Search".The film takes place in the mid-19th century, during the Civil War in Japan. The main person of the historical picture, Nathan Algren, receives from the Emperor of Japan an offer to train Japanese troops in the art of war. The officer goes to the country of the Rising Sun and does not yet suspect that he will find there something more than just work.
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Nuremberg Process 1961
Ninth place in the list of the best historical films in the opinion of "Film Search" is listed for the military drama " Nuremberg Process "( 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 Janing becomes the main accused. His case is led by a famous American judge named Den Haywood, who will defend the honor and life of this respected person.
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The King says! 2010 year
The eighth line in the list of the best art historical films "Kinopisk" gave biographical drama " King says! "(2010).This is a story about the British Duke George, who will soon take the throne of the king. From his childhood Georg VI suffered from stuttering and was afraid of mass performances. His new position obliges to hold on to the public and have a clear diction. The best experts in Britain were struggling with the duke's shortage, but all was unsuccessful. Georg decides to seek help from the speech therapist Lionel Log, who does not have the appropriate education, but rumor has it that he does miracles. In 2011, the film became the owner of 4 Oscar statuettes and was recognized as one of the best paintings.
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Andrey Rublev 1966
« Andrey Rublev »( 1966) takes the seventh place in the list of the best historical films according to the results of voting. The biographical picture, dedicated to one of the great Russian icon painters, is divided into 8 short stories, little associated with each other. But all together they recreate one general picture of medieval Russia through the eyes of an artist monk. The goal of the creators of the film was primarily to convey and show the inner spiritual world of Rublev. Initially, it was planned that the film will be named as "Passion for Andrew."At the Kansk Film Festival the film was awarded the FIPRESCI Award.
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Gandhi 1982
Biographical drama " Gandhi "( 1982) takes the sixth place in the list of the best historical paintings. Her main character is the outstanding Indian figure Mahatma Gandhi, who up to 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, the year of his murder, the country was proclaimed independent. It was thanks to Gandhi that India was able to become a free country. The painting won the Academy Award, having won the "Best Film" nomination.
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They fought for their Motherland 1975
The fifth line in the list of "Film Search" went to the Soviet historical picture " They fought for the Motherland "( 1975).The film was made on real events that took place during the Great Patriotic War. The film describes the battle of 1942 near Stalingrad. The entire horror of the war and the numerous losses suffered by the Soviet army are described in all the subtleties in the military drama. In 1975, the painting participated in the nomination "Golden palm branch".
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Amadeus 1984
" Amadeus "( 1984) takes the fourth place in the list of the best historical films according to the site "Kinopisk".The artwork was filmed based on Peter Schaeffer's play of the same name. In the center of the story is the life story of 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. Meeting with Mozart introduces the musician into a depressed state. Without making great efforts, music is given to Mozart with the same ease with which he breathes. In the soul of the composer envy settles, and he decides to rid himself of the musical genius and his rival. In 1985, the picture received an Oscar statuette, winning the "Best Film" nomination, and was awarded seven more awards of the American Film Academy.
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Braveheart 1995
" Braveheart "( 1995) opens the top three best historical films in the version of "Film Search".The picture describes the events that took place in 1280 in Scotland. The country is occupied by the British, and King Edward Long-legged forbids the Scots to use weapons. The king's troops are constantly carrying out robbery in local villages, attacking local residents, raping and killing them. The family of the protagonist William Wallace is killed in one of the raids of marauders. He is taken to care by Uncle Argyll. Many years pass and the matured young man returns to his native land. He meets there a childhood friend Marron, on which he marries. But soon the wife is killed by the English. Heartbroken and determined William gathers an army of local people to raise an uprising against the British government.
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And the dawns here are quiet 1972
The second line " Film Search " was given to the Soviet film " And the Dawns Here Are Quiet "( 1972).This is a tragic story about the fateful fate that befell the young girls, anti-aircraft gunners, who were under the guidance of experienced soldier Vaskov. Caught in an unequal front-line battle with the Germans, all of the girls die. Shocked by the incident, Vaska makes a firm decision to crack down on her own with each of the surviving fascists.
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List of Schindler 1993
" List of Schindler "( 1993) tops the list of the best historical films in the opinion of "Film Search".Of the 12 nominations for the "Oscar" artistic picture 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 owner of the factory Oscar Schindler, after learning about the liquidation of the Jews, decides to save his workers from imminent death. Risking his reputation and position, a man manages to save more than a thousand Jewish lives.