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The historical drama is one of the principal means through which the public engages with history, yet such films are also a continuous source of controversy. This module offers an introduction to the contemporary historical film genre by examining popular American, British and European films made during the past 25 years. It considers the debates surrounding the representation of history on film, and the influence and impact that historical films have on the public imagination and understanding of history. Throughout, we will explore the aesthetic pleasures that historical films offer to audiences, as well as the wider public discussion and debate that historical films provoke among scholars, critics and journalists in print and online. Films studied may include Pan¿s Labyrinth (2006), The Social Network (2010), 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Little Women (2019).

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