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- Biopic: Short for "biographical picture," a biopic tells the real-life story of a non-fictional, real person. Not all films based on a true story are biopics—a biopic film must focus on one protagonist and comprehensively tell that person's life story over the course of many years (as opposed to focusing on just one event or period in that person's life).
- Costume drama: This type of period piece features particularly elaborate costumes, sets, and props in order to create a spectacle based on the ambiance of the specific time period.
- Historical romance: A historical romance is a period drama with a romantic relationship at the heart of the story. Examples of historical romances include Atonement, Doctor Zhivago, Pride and Prejudice, and Titanic.
- Historical epic: Most historical epics are also costume dramas, but they have an especially lofty scope, extraordinary settings, a large cast, and grand dramatic ambitions.
Movies are, at their heart, a transportive medium, and there is no genre that can whisk viewers off to another time and place than a great period piece.
- Matthew Singer
May 9, 2024 · The realm of period piece romance is vast and varied, each tale a tender voyage into the heart of bygone eras. Here’s a curated list of notable novels that not only celebrate love but also provide a rich historical tapestry that transports readers into the romance of the past:
Oct 23, 2022 · Romance is a popular genre amongst distant-past period pieces. Films like The Handmaiden , Ammonite , Far From the Madding Crowd , Pride & Prejudice , and Portrait of a Lady on Fire are all costume-drama romances.
Jun 16, 2024 · Period piece movies like 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Titanic' capture timeless stories of love and tragedy with historical accuracy and impactful performances. Emphasizing themes of societal norms and personal struggle, films like 'A Room With a View' and 'Pride & Prejudice' depict powerful tales of love and identity.
- Rebecca Sargeant
Apr 22, 2022 · Despite fallbacks in adapting modern music and flat costume design, the emergence of more period dramas are instrumental in enticing new audiences to the genre and creating an obsession around...
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Ever been whisked away to a different era by a film? That’s the magic of a period piece, where every frame breathes life into a bygone age. We’ll jump into what makes a film a period piece, from lavish costumes to intricate set designs.
