The best historical movies of 2023 – what to watch?
Get to know the best historical 2023 and don’t miss the upcoming hot premieres. Find out which titles are worth watching. Lovers of good cinema will have reason to be happy, because in November a historical drama based on the facts from the life of Napoleon Bonaparte will be released in cinemas.
“Napoleon”, dir. Ridley Scott
Soon (November 24, 2023), the latest film directed by Ridley Scott (“Aliens – Nostromo’s 8th Passenger”, “Gladiator”) will enter the cinemas, presenting the fate of the greatest military commander in the history of the world – Napoleon Bonaparte.
The main role in the show will be played by the Oscar-winning actor in the movie “Joker” (2019), Joaquin Phoenix. Also appearing on the screen are: Vanessa Kirby as Empress Josephine, Ben Miles as Caulaincourt, Ludivine Sagnier as Theresa Cabarrus and Catherine Walker as Marie Antoinette.
“Oppenheimer”, dir. Christopher Nolan
Collecting excellent reviews, “Oppenheimer” is another proposition that cannot be missed. The picture, directed by Christopher Nolan (“Inception”, “The Prestige”, “Dunkirk”), brings the story of the American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer (in the title role of Cillian Murphy) – the creator of nuclear weapons, the director of the “Manhattan” program.
The best Polish historical films – check what is worth paying attention to
The best Polish historical productions are not only acting productions. In addition to older films, among which the most popular are films directed by Jerzy Hoffman (Ogniem i Mieczem, Deluge or Pan Wołodyjowski), it is also worth paying attention to newer titles, such as Katyn – The Last Witness 2017 or “An animated history of Poland” from 2010.
“An Animated History of Poland” (2010), dir. Tomasz Baginski
Still from “The Animated History of Poland” photo: Platige Image
The short film directed by Tomasz Bagiński, the creator of the Oscar-nominated “The Cathedral” (2002), presents selected facts from the exceptionally interesting history of Poland. The excellent animation was awarded the Animago award (Best Visualization in 2010).
Other Polish historical films worth seeing:
- “Coup d’etat”, dir. Richard Filipski (1980)
- “The Deluge”, dir. George Hoffman (1974)
- “Mr. Wołodyjowski”, dir. George Hoffman (1969)
- “With Fire and Sword”, dir. Jerzy Hoffman (1999)
- “Pharaoh”, dir. Jerzy Kawalerowicz (1965)
- “The Crusaders”, dir. Alexander Ford (1960)
- “Salt of the Black Earth”, dir. Casimir Kutz (1969)
- “Death Like a Slice of Bread”, dir. Casimir Kutz (1994)
- Katyn – The Last Witness, dir. Piotr Szkopiak (2017)
The best historical films – ranking of the most interesting productions
Which is the best historical one to choose for the evening? Among the productions based on historical facts, you can find many well-executed shows, delighting both with their visuals and with a great cast or script. Be sure to check the ranking of the best historical ones and see which positions you need to catch up with as soon as possible.
“Gladiator”, dir. Ridley Scott (2000)
Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator’ DreamWorks Pictures Promotional Materials
The story of General Maximus (played by Russell Crowe), who became famous as one of the most talented commanders of the Roman army. The man learns that he is to succeed the dying emperor, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris). This idea is opposed by the rightful heir, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), who decides to put Maximus and his family to death. The commander, however, escapes and is then taken prisoner. He soon becomes a gladiator and gains more and more popularity. Years later, the hero returns to Rome to avenge all the harm done to him by Commodus.
These titles are also worth including in the ranking of the most interesting historical films:
- “300”, dir. Zack Snyder (2006)
- “JFK”, dir. Oliver Stone (1991)
- “Rasputin. The Dark Servant”, dir. Uli Edel (1996)
- “Schindler’s List” (1993), dir. Steven Spielberg (1993)
- “Cleopatra”, dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1963)
- “The Duchess”, dir. Saul Dibb (2008)
- “Elizabeth”, dir. Shekhar Kapur (1998)
- “The Pianist”, dir. Roman Polanski (2002)
- “The Martyrdom of Joan of Arc”, dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer (1928)
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* The material used photos: Universal Pictures, Platige Image, KINO ŚWIAT, DreamWorks Pictures
Source: Gazeta
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