A qualitatively and beautifully made historical film is almost always a masterpiece. Therefore, such pictures are definitely worth watching. And if in such a film there is a well-written psychological component, then you can get an indescribable pleasure from watching such a movie. We present to your attention a list of the top 20 films in the nomination "The best psychological historical films" in the opinion of the editorial board of the portal. We are sure that you will definitely remember to watch these wonderful films.
So, here is a list of these films:
20. The man in the iron mask
France is ruled by King Louis XIV - a cruel ruler, more engaged in love affairs than politics. The paths of Dartanyan and the Musketeers diverged long ago: the Gascon serves as the King’s personal guard, Portos sits in the brothels, Aramis is now a cleric, and Athos is preparing for the wedding of his son Raul.
But when Louis decides to make the bride Raul Christine his favorite, and send him to the war himself, the musketeers decide to help the king's brother ascend to the throne.
19. Braveheart
1280 - England occupied a large part of Scotland. In a desperate struggle with the troops of the English king, William Wallace's relatives perish, and his uncle takes up the upbringing of the boy.
It takes many years and William returns to his native land, dreaming of a peaceful life and family. But fate disposes differently - his bride dies at the hands of the British. Then Wallace joins the disgruntled tyranny of the English Scots in the army and revolts.
18. Battle of the Red Rock
The era of ancient China. Prime Minister Cao Cao is carrying out his cunning plan: convincing a weak-willed emperor to unleash a conflict with two proud neighboring kingdoms, promising the unification of China. Having overwhelmed the troops of the kingdom of Shu with ease, the imperial army surrounded the warrior at the Red Rock, weary of a battle. Once in the siege, they had no choice but to ask for help from the formidable ruler of the independent kingdom W. They are assisted by a whole army under the command of Zhou Yu, and now it is unclear who will win the victory in this confrontation.
17. Wind that pumps heather
The dramatic story of two brothers who were on opposite sides in the dark time of the Irish Civil War.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the country was seized by unrest, forcing Damien and Teddy, two brothers, to join the national liberation movement. Having neither experience nor combat skills, the guys are ready to fight for their people to the last. After the first victories of the Irish, the British troops are retreating, but Ireland will have to go through something more terrible - the Civil War.
16. Spartacus (1960)
Being a slave from childhood, Spartak was forced to become a gladiator and fight in the arena for the entertainment of the public. Due to his strength and dexterity, he soon became one of the best fighters. But Spartak has always dreamed of more - about freedom and the ability to independently manage their lives.
When his beloved Varinia is sold to a wealthy grandee, Spartacus’s patience comes to an end. He gathers an army of slaves and raises a rebellion, which later became part of world history.
15. Golden Age
The historical drama about the reign of Elizabeth I, her life and the Anglo-Spanish war.
The picture begins in 1585, during the reign of Spain, led by King Philip II - the country that opened the New World to the whole world and robbed it. The increasing frequency of attacks by British pirates on Spanish ships and the difficult situation in England itself makes it possible for Philip to begin developing a plan to capture her.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth I is busy swatting influential foreign monarchs. She needs to get married and give the country an heir, otherwise Mary Stewart will take the throne. When the king of Spain sends his invincible armada, Elizabeth gets a chance to show her strength before the country.
14. Titanic
Young girl Rose with her mother and fiance are sent to the United States on the magnificent cruise ship "Titanic". The future marriage has a “calculated” basis - to improve the financial situation of the family.
On board, Rose meets Jack, the poor third-class boy who won the card tickets. Mutual feelings flare up between young people, but not only social inequality, but also a terrible catastrophe is a barrier to their relationship. The fatal iceberg gets in the way of the vessel, which was called "unsinkable".
13. The Last Samurai
The 70s of the XIX century in Japan - the beginning of changes and modernization of the country on the model of the West. Retired captain Nayton Olgren arrives in Japan to train the soldiers of the imperial army.
Shortly after the start of work, Olgren received an order to crush the rebellion of the samurai and their leader Katsumoto, who attacked the railway. Despite the assurances of Olgran that the soldiers are still poorly trained and not ready for battle, he is forced to agree. After the defeat of an inexperienced army by samurai Olgren is captured by Katsumoto ...
12. The last emperor
Biographical film about the life of Pu Yi - the last emperor of China from the great and terrible dynasty, which ruled the country for hundreds of years. Formally, he was the emperor of a promising powerful state, but in reality was an ordinary little boy who loves to run, frolic and play. He was allowed everything, but only within the palace walls.
But outside the Forbidden City, the world experienced great changes that subsequently led to the imprisonment of Pu Yi.
11. gladiator
Large-scale historical blockbuster of courage and fortitude, which can not break any life circumstances. General Maximus was a brave and noble warlord, but he was powerless when confronted with political intrigues. Having been charged with disobedience, he miraculously avoids the death penalty and becomes a gladiator.
From this point on, Maximus has to fight in fierce fights in the arena of the Roman Colosseum, fight for his life and entertain the carefree public with bloody murders. Very soon he becomes the darling of the audience, which the emperor doesn’t like very much.
10. Rescue Private Ryan
Three brothers died in the battles of the Second World War, the fourth is still alive. The commander gives the order to return the last surviving son to his home, to the inconsolable mother. Dangerous task assigned to perform a squad of eight experienced fighters led by captain John Miller.
The case is greatly complicated by the fact that Ryan is a paratrooper of a division that landed on the eve in an unplanned location, deep in the enemy's rear. To find Private Ryan in this bloody mess, soldiers will have to pay an exorbitant price ...
9. Apocalypse Today
Vietnam, the height of the war. In one of the many hotels in Saigon, Captain Willard is trying to forget himself in an alcoholic depressive frenzy. He gets an unexpected task - to find and destroy the deserter, the former Colonel Kurtz, who became a god for the locals and creating madness somewhere in the jungles of Cambodia.
Going on a mission, the hero does not suspect that he will have to see on the way. The closer the captain approaches the fallen colonel, the clearer Kurtz’s motives become, driving him into the wilderness and pushing him to violence.
8. Jeanne d'Arc (1999)
XV century. In the midst of the Hundred Years War between the two great powers of Europe. A simple girl from the French hinterland, Joan of Arc, tells others that she hears voices that show her the way to save her beloved France. From now on, she firmly knows how to act.
Joan goes to the Dauphinus Carl. She promises to bring him to the desired coronation, and in exchange requests to appoint her commander of the French troops. So begins the short way of the heroine of the people to the exploits, fame and betrayal ...
7. Curse of the Golden Flower
China, the early middle ages. The long march is over, and the emperor and his retinue drive home from the distant borders of the Empire. But the family and the servants are not happy about the return of the ruler - everyone around them behave strangely, as if they are hiding something.
Upon learning of the love affair that binds his wife and son from his first marriage, the emperor plotts revenge and orders his wife to izvest, drinking a small dose of poison every day under the guise of medicine. Soon the wife realizes the cruel plan of the spouse and in retaliation plans a response. She manages to persuade her eldest son to organize an uprising and take the throne from her father ...
6. Letters from Iwo Jima
The island of Iwo Jima, not far from mainland Japan, was considered by Americans to be a strategic object that should be seized by all means. The Japanese considered it their sacred duty to keep the island in their hands.
It was up to General Kuribayashi, who had received an excellent education in America, to defend Iwo Jim. Despite the enemy’s several times superior enemy forces and the distrust of his subordinates, the general approached the mission thoroughly, electing to exhaust the trench war to protect the island.
5. Schindler's List
World War II, the most tragic page of world history. Oscar Schindler, a successful businessman with a strong business acumen and a part-time member of the Nazi party, lives and acts in this cruel time.
He makes powerful friends, is a regular at cheerful parties and increases his fortune thanks to a factory of dishes. But Oscar is different from the people of his circle. Jews work at his factory, with which he, at the risk of his own life, issued documents and thus saved from destruction in a concentration camp ...
4. Operation "Valkyrie"
The film shows the story of one of the many failed assassination attempts on Hitler. By 1943, many were disappointed in Nazism and the genius of the Fuhrer.
Among those who believed that Hitler’s power led Germany to collapse were high-ranking Wehrmacht officers who changed the oath of allegiance to the dictator; lead their plot happened Colonel Klaus von Stauffenberg. In the name of love for the Motherland, he assumed the main task when in July 1944 he arrived at Hitler’s headquarters for military advice with a briefcase filled with explosives ...
3. Merry Christmas
On the eve of one Christmas, which fell on the period of the First World War, an extraordinary, on the verge of reality, event happened in snow-covered Belgium. A small village has become a place of confrontation between the two fronts.
In the frozen trenches they fed lice on one side - the Germans, on the other - the French and the Scots. But general suspicion and bitterness retreated for one day, when the soldiers spontaneously concluded an informal truce and left the trenches to celebrate Christmas together.
2. Apacalipto
The Mayan civilization on the eve of the appearance of the Spanish conquistadors lived according to its cruel laws. In the course were rituals for which human sacrifices were necessary. At this time, the village lost in the jungle was chosen as a source for sacrifices.
The invaders, having destroyed the dwellings, took the inhabitants to the city, but one hunter of the ravaged village managed to hide his family in the thicket of the forest. Now his task is to avoid the fate of the rest of the captives and return for his own people.
1. Kingdom of Heaven
The end of the XII century, a village in the south of France. The blacksmith Balian woe: his only son died, and his wife, without suffering a loss, laid hands on herself. At this time a squad of crusaders wraps up in the village, their head calls himself the father of the blacksmith and invites him to go with him to Jerusalem.
Balian initially refuses, but under pressure of circumstances, he soon joins the party in an effort to atone for all the sins of his family. On the way to the Holy Land, the father dies, but before he dies, he manages to knight his son, forcing him to take an oath and become the protector of Jerusalem.
