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     • There is no singular answer as to what defines a film as ‘historical’, as nearly every notable film and history theorist, such as Robert Rosenstone, Natalie Davis and Robert Burgoyne, have their own proposition as to what defines a historical film.
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   What is a historical film genre?

   • The historical film genre is characterized by its focus on portraying events, societies, and figures from the past. It is a genre that aims to recreate periods in time that are detached from the present, giving viewers a chance to witness historical moments unfold on screen.

   The Historical Genre: Codes and Conventions Explained

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   Is there a singular definition of a historical film?

   • This paper has demonstrated that a singular definition of the historical film has not been agreed upon as it artificially alienates past research and restricts the type of research that can be conducted into the film and history discourse.

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   Is a historical film a document or an artefact?

   • The historical film is therefore a document in and of history (2013, p.448). Through their fictionalised narratives and cinematic depictions of past eras the historical film is a representation of history. However, by existing the same film is an artefact in history.

   A Contentious Genre: Defining the Historical Film

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   What are the different types of historical films?

   • The historical film genre has several distinct subtypes, including the war film, the epic, the biographical film, the topical film, and evolving new, contemporary forms such as the metahistorical film.

   (PDF) The Hollywood Historical Film | Robert Burgoyne - Academia.edu

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   What is the purpose of a historical film?

   • The theorists Michael Martin and David Wall argue that while the expected function of the historical film is to present a cinematic representation of historical events, people and locations, the historical film’s second function is their documentation of ‘the historical and cultural moment from which they emerge’ (2013, p.448).

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   Can a historical film be set in the past?

   • For many scholars a historical film cannot simply be set in the past, but has to actively engage with the historical discourse. According to Davis, the historical film’s narrative has to be either based on documented historical fact or have historical events play a centralised role within its story (2000, p.5).

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   There is no singular answer as to what defines a film as 'historical', as nearly every notable film and history theorist, such as Robert Rosenstone, Marcia Landy and Robert Burgoyne, have their own proposition as to what defines a historical film.

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5. www.semanticscholar.org › paper › A-Contentious-Genre[PDF] A Contentious Genre: Defining the Historical Film ...

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   Dec 29, 2017 · There is no singular answer as to what defines a film as ‘historical’, as nearly every notable film and history theorist, such as Robert Rosenstone, Natalie Davis and Robert Burgoyne, have their own proposition as to what defines a historical film.

6. www.academia.edu › The_Hollywood_Historical_FilmThe Hollywood Historical Film - Academia.edu

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   There is no singular answer as to what defines a film as 'historical', as nearly every notable film and history theorist, such as Robert Rosenstone, Natalie Davis and Robert Burgoyne, have their own proposition as to what defines a historical film.

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7. nofilmschool.com › historical-film-genreExploring the Historical Genre in Movies and TV - No Film School

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   Mar 30, 2023 · The historical genre refers to a type of storytelling that is set in a specific period of time in the past, typically focusing on real people, events, and places. This genre encompasses a wide range of media, including movies, TV shows, novels, and plays, among others.

8. www.europeanstudios.com › encyclopedia › historical-filmWhat is the Historical Film Genre? - European Studios

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   The historical film genre stands as a testament to cinema’s enduring fascination with the past. Through its capacity to entertain, educate, and inspire, the genre offers a unique lens through which we can explore the complexities of human history.

9. www.sothetheorygoes.com › the-historical-genreThe Historical Genre: Codes and Conventions Explained

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   Jan 29, 2024 · The historical film genre is characterised by its focus on portraying events, societies, and figures from the past. It’s a genre that aims to recreate periods in time that are detached from the present, giving viewers a chance to witness historical moments unfold on screen.