Artistic and historical films: List of the best

Nothing helps to penetrate the spirit of the past, like literature and films. Artistic historical films have preserved the names of heroes in the centuries.

Andrei Rublev

Many Soviet historical feature films have gained fame not only in the USSR, but throughout the world. One of the most famous masterpieces was Andrey Tarkovsky's film "Andrei Rublev", filmed in 1966.

The film covers 23 years from the life of the legendary icon painter. The time in which he lived proved to be very difficult for Russia: people suffered from hunger and disease, cities and villages were destroyed by princely feuds and raids by Mongol-Tatars. Hope was needed as air. It was presented by Andrei Rublev, who created beautiful icons. And if his talent is known so far, almost nothing is known about the life of the genius himself.

The film consists of several short stories, which show the formation of the icon painter against the backdrop of tragic historical events. Rarely are such popular historical films. Russia as the background and the scene in the picture there. She became one of the main characters of the drama.

"War and Peace"

Russian historical art films sometimes combine events fictional, woven with real facts. Among such paintings stands out "War and Peace" by S. Bondarchuk. This film became a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Russian classic L. Tolstoy.

The main characters of the picture were members of the Rostov family, their friends and friends. The increase in the main heroine of Natasha fell to the moment when the war with Napoleon broke out in his native country. For several years, the characters are changing almost beyond recognition. The war forces them to rethink their views and convictions. The viewer has the opportunity to see the events of that time from different points of view: on behalf of a soldier, an officer, women living in the rear. The celebrated Soviet actors took part in the creation of the film.

"Schindler's list"

Always popular feature films. Historical events in them were much more interesting than in textbooks. That's why the audience was remembered. One of the best historical paintings in world cinema is the drama "Schindler's List".

During the Second World War, concentration camps became real "death factories". Auschwitz stands out among them. It is with this camp that the name of Oscar Schindler is connected. The German manufacturer decided to open a new production, which contributed to the unfolding war. Rich Jews gave Schindler money, because they themselves had no right to use them, the poor also got a job for the opportunity to leave the ghetto. The factory became rich every day. But the war, which used to evoke predominantly positive emotions in him, began to unfold for him from a new angle. The ghetto, in which the Jews lived, was decided to be destroyed, and its inhabitants moved to a concentration camp.

Schindler appears from a completely different angle. Seeing the grief of people, he did everything possible to save the lives of even those who worked in his factory. For this purpose he did not spare money or strength.

Based on the events of the Second World War, the directors shot wonderful films (artistic and historical). But Schindler's List stands out particularly brightly among the rest.

"Alexander"

About different epochs, films of art were made. Ancient, historical traces of which survived in surviving manuscripts and legends, most often deserved immortality victories in wars. The greatest warrior was Alexander of Macedon.

The young ruler from early childhood differed from his peers with ambition and will. The film reflects his way from early childhood to the last days. The audience will meet with Alexander's parents, see his coming to power, the first victories and defeats. Not only is the battle glory illuminated in the drama, but also his personal life. To write the script, many legends about Alexander the Great were used. To this day, this film remains one of the best among those in which it is told about the Ancient World.

"Kingdom of heaven"

About the crusades were shot different feature films (historical). The adventures of the characters were especially liked by the boys, who tried to learn as much as possible about those times. Along with the "Ivanhoe" and the biography of Richard the Lionheart in this list is the film "The Kingdom of Heaven".

The main hero of the film was a young gunsmith Balian. After some events, he must hastily leave his native lands and join the detachment of his father, going to Jerusalem. But in one of the battles is a tragedy - Balian's father is mortally wounded. Before he dies, a man manages to raise his son to the rank of knight and takes from him an oath of allegiance to the King of Jerusalem.

"The Royal Novel"

Artistic and historical films were shot not only about wars and legendary heroes, but also about peacetime. The basis for such paintings became beautiful and dramatic stories of love and friendship. The drama The Royal Novel is one of them.

Young Queen Caroline Matilda is unhappy: her husband, the ruler of Denmark, Christian VII, ignores any attempts of the couple to get closer and build a strong and decent family. Where more he is attracted by dens, where he can afford to be himself. However, this situation does not suit the Queen Mother. She presses on Caroline Matilda, forcing the unfortunate to feel guilty in every oversight of her husband. The life of the young beauty changes at a time when the famous doctor Johann Friedrich Struenz comes to the court, the meeting with which not only predetermines her future, but also the fate of the whole of Denmark.

An educated and educated man with progressive views quickly earns the confidence of the royal couple. Rising up the career ladder, he gets the opportunity to translate his ideas into reality. But, alas, many of them turned out to be too progressive for their time. From the pain of disappointment, Struenza saves her love for Queen Caroline Matilde, who responds to his feelings with reciprocity. However, their happiness could not last long.

"Elizabeth"

In history there were not so many female rulers. But, having come to power, they left a bright trace in the fate of their state. One of the most famous queens of the past was Elizabeth I Tudor.

Artistic and historical films often begin their narration from the childhood of the hero to show his formation. The picture "Elizabeth" was no exception. The infamous fate of Anna Boleyn, mother of the queen, made a great impression on the main character. Because of the tyranny of his father, the last ruler of the Tudor dynasty made a firm decision not to marry to the end of life.

Elizabeth had to cope with many difficulties. But her reign not only brought peace to England, but also became a blossoming time. She was able to find a way to reconcile Protestants and Catholics, supplemented the ruined treasury and even managed to lead England to victory over Spain, the eternal enemy. The English do not value very much of their kings and queens as highly as Elizabeth.

Macbeth

Tired of attracting cinematographers the work of Shespir. One of the last adaptations of his works was the film "Macbeth".

The ambitious Duke of Scotland, Macbeth met three witches who predicted a glorious ascent, and then a dramatic fall. He had to become a king. However, Scotland already had a ruler to which Macbeth had respect.

The warrior's mind is clouded. Prediction and ambition make him think about betrayal. Support for Macbeth is his wife. The young woman has already lost the child and is afraid of losing her husband now, because she is ready to do everything to make the head of Macbeth crowned with a crown.

This work of Shakespeare is considered the most dramatic, because as in no other there are so many victims and cruelty.

A great way to spend interesting time is to watch feature films. The historical ones also benefit, allowing to develop and learn new things. Dramatic or happy events will make you look at your own life in a different way.