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Time and again — notably during the 1950s, '60s, and early 2000s — antiquity has flourished in popular cinema. Often, films set in antiquity are epics, which lend them a power and a gravitas...
These movies don't get everything right, but there's a lot to be said for how they recreate the background, setting, and people of bygone civilizations.
List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 1. Agora. A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hope of pursuing freedom while falling in love with his mistress, the philosophy and mathematics professor Hypatia of Alexandria. 2. Gladiator.
With a focus on the ancient civilisations of Greece, Rome, Egypt and in the Middle East, here are 10 ancient-world films worth setting in stone. The Sign of the Cross (1932) Director: Cecil B. DeMille
The best ancient movies, from the old classics like “Spartacus” and “Ben-Hur” to the newer, more visually stunning works like “Gladiator” and “Troy,” captivate the imagination and stimulate the senses, giving viewers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of ancient human civilization.
Here are 10 films that bring us closer to world civilizations that really existed with inspired stories of wars, kingdoms, and religion. Gladiator is set in the 180 AD Roman Empire and stars...
This ranked list of the best historical war movies feature epic battles from different eras of human history. The primary criteria considered are memorable performances, battle cinematography, cinematic excellence, and emotional impact, but the ultimate deciders are the votes of over a thousand movie enthusiasts.
Immerse yourself in exciting narratives across times and cultures with this selection of best history movies. Each movie has been exquisitely selected, not just for its precision in reconstructing history, but also for its remarkable filmmaking.
Stacker dove into film history to compile data on 50 films set in ancient times, an era which spans from the beginning of human history to the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century.
With ambitious set designs, numerous actors and incredible stories, historical epics are among the very best that the film industry has to offer. A unique element of the cinematic arts is how...