While documentaries may be the most accurate way to understand history through film, often the best way to capture the true emotional weight of historical events is to portray them dramatically.
Since time immemorial, humans have been setting dramatic performances in the past to show people how past events shape their lives in the present. And, from the dramas of Shakespeare to the best historical movies of the modern era, most of us feel truly connected to the past by immersing ourselves in dramatized stories more so than straightforward factual reports.
Today, many movies about history become major blockbusters and favorites of film critics. Whether they depict real historical figures and events or showcase fictional stories set against the backdrop of famous historical moments, these movies speak to audiences the world over like few others.
