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In response to Jason's question: The idea of the past is a powerful thing. It's "ours" in that it's a part of our national identity and perceived heritage. If a director plays around with facts in an attempt to better present a story or ideal (i.e., Mel Gibson's Braveheart), he or she will be criticized. But if Gibson had made Braveheart in a way that is more historically accurate it wouldn't have been as effective a film. Some view these factual misrepresentations as almost immoral. Historical films are a legitimate art form that when executed well can be an extremely effective historical medium. What's important isn't that these filmmakers bend the rules but rather how they do so. Historical films offer us a view into our own culture through what aspects of the "true" story the film emphasizes or de-emphasizes. - Sarah Richardson | In response to Jason's question: The idea of the past is a powerful thing. It's "ours" in that it's a part of our national identity and perceived heritage. If a director plays around with facts in an attempt to better present a story or ideal (i.e., Mel Gibson's Braveheart), he or she will be criticized. But if Gibson had made Braveheart in a way that is more historically accurate it wouldn't have been as effective a film. Some view these factual misrepresentations as almost immoral. Historical films are a legitimate art form that when executed well can be an extremely effective historical medium. What's important isn't that these filmmakers bend the rules but rather how they do so. Historical films offer us a view into our own culture through what aspects of the "true" story the film emphasizes or de-emphasizes. - Sarah Richardson | ||
| − | We've been talking a lot about whether it's appropriate for filmmakers to use artistic license when making historical films. How much artistic license do you think is acceptable? At what point does playing with facts completely cancel out a film's historical legitimacy? | + | We've been talking a lot about whether it's appropriate for filmmakers to use artistic license when making historical films. How much artistic license do you think is acceptable? At what point does playing with facts completely cancel out a film's historical legitimacy? - Sarah Richardson |
