Topic: Costume Drama

Direction Luis Ismael

Cast Pedro Laginha · Francisco Beatriz · Catarina Lacerda · Mafalda Banquart

Synopsis 1618 (2021) is a historical drama set in the year 1618, where the Inquisition's relentless pursuit of Portuguese Jews reaches a critical point. The film follows the story of Visitador Sebastião Noronha, who is dispatched to the city of Oporto...

Direction Ken McMullen

Cast Ana Padrão · Roshan Seth · John Lynch · Timothy Spall

Synopsis 1871 (1990) follows the journey of a budding actress who finds herself immersed in the tumultuous events of the Paris Commune. As she navigates the political upheaval and social unrest of the era, she gains a deeper understanding of the...

Direction David Cronenberg

Cast Keira Knightley · Viggo Mortensen · Michael Fassbender · Vincent Cassel

Synopsis A Dangerous Method (2011) unfolds against the backdrop of the impending World War I, delving into the complex dynamics among Carl Jung, the pioneer of analytical psychology, Sigmund Freud, the architect of psychoanalysis, and Sabina Spielrein, who transitioned from being...

Direction Andrey Smirnov

Cast Thomas Alden · Alexander Baluev · Mikhail Efremov · Roman Madyanov

Synopsis A Frenchman (2019) follows the journey of Pierre Duran, a French student who travels to Moscow in 1957 for an internship at Moscow State University. During his stay, he crosses paths with Kira Galkina, a ballerina from the Bolshoi Theater,...

Direction Yoo Ha

Cast Jo In-sung · Joo Jin-mo · Song Ji-hyo · Ji-ho Shim

Synopsis A Frozen Flower (2008) is set during the tumultuous end of the Goryeo era, a time when political manipulation by the Yuan Dynasty was rampant. The story revolves around the ambitious King of the Goryeo Dynasty, who establishes the elite...

Direction Alan Rickman

Cast Kate Winslet · Matthias Schoenaerts · Jennifer Ehle · Alan Rickman

Synopsis A Little Chaos (2014) follows the journey of a creative and unconventional landscape gardener who receives an invitation to design one of the fountains at the opulent Palace of Versailles. As she navigates the challenges posed by the unpredictable weather,...

Direction Isabel Coixet

Cast Julio Núñez · Patxi Freytez · Olalla Moreno · Monica Bellucci

Synopsis A los que aman (1998) unfolds through the memories of The Teacher (Julio Nuñez), a 68-year-old man who visits the home of young Martin (Gary Piquer) and his unwell wife. The Teacher's past is intertwined with Martin's family, as he...

Direction James Ivory

Cast Helena Bonham Carter · Maggie Smith · Denholm Elliott · Julian Sands

Synopsis A Room With a View (1985) follows the journey of Lucy Honeychurch, portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter, a young Englishwoman navigating societal expectations and personal desires. Accompanied by her prim chaperone, Charlotte Bartlett (Maggie Smith), Lucy ventures to Florence, where...

Direction Nikolaj Arcel

Cast Mads Mikkelsen · Alicia Vikander · Mikkel Boe Følsgaard · Trine Dyrholm

Synopsis A Royal Affair (2012) tells the story of a young queen who, trapped in a marriage with a mentally unstable king, finds unexpected solace and love with the king's enlightened physician. Their clandestine relationship sparks a transformative revolution that leaves...

Direction Jerry London

Cast F. Murray Abraham · Vittorio Amandola · Steven Berkoff · Rodolfo Bigotti

Synopsis A Season of Giants (TV) (1990) unfolds at the dawn of the sixteenth century, where the brilliant minds of Michelangelo (Mark Frankel), Raphael (Andrea Prodan), and Leonardo Da Vinci (John Glover) converge to produce their timeless masterpieces. Amidst their creative...

Direction Antoine Santana

Cast Isild Le Besco · Émilie Dequenne · Grégoire Colin · Anémone

Synopsis A Song of Innocence (2005) is a period drama set in the year 1877, focusing on Julien and his wife Charlotte as they bring their newborn daughter home. Charlotte's challenging delivery leads the couple to hire Angele-Marie as a wet...

Direction Zhen Han · Liya Zhou

Cast Qingyang Meng · Han Zhang · Suhao Xie · Kewei Dai

Synopsis A Tapestry of a Legendary Land (2024) follows the journey of a contemporary cultural artifact specialist who immerses himself in the study of the renowned "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" as it prepares for a grand exhibition. Through...

Direction Alain Corneau

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Jean-Pierre Marielle · Anne Brochet · Caroline Silhol

Synopsis All the Mornings of the World (1991) is set in the late 17th century and follows the life of Monsieur de Sainte Colombe, a renowned viola da gamba player who returns home to discover his wife has passed away during...

Direction Michael Apted

Cast Ioan Gruffudd · Albert Finney · Michael Gambon · Romola Garai

Synopsis Amazing Grace (2006) follows the journey of William Wilberforce, portrayed by Ioan Gruffudd, a dedicated Member of Parliament who bravely navigated the intricate landscape of 18th-century politics to abolish the slave trade within the British Empire. Albert Finney portrays John...

Direction Francis Lee

Cast Kate Winslet · Saoirse Ronan · Gemma Jones · James McArdle

Synopsis Ammonite (2020) is set in the 19th century in England, where a renowned but unacknowledged fossil collector, Mary Anning, toils alone on the harsh Southern coastline. Having passed the peak of her celebrated discoveries, she now seeks out ordinary fossils...

Direction Miguel Barreda

Cast Doris Guillén · Adriana Cebrián · Eliana Borja · Roberto Damiani

Direction François Ozon

Cast Romola Garai · Sam Neill · Charlotte Rampling · Lucy Russell

Synopsis Angel (2007) unfolds in the picturesque landscapes of England in 1905, where Angel Deverell, a gifted young author from humble beginnings, captivates readers with her enchanting and romantic novels. Her literary prowess quickly propels her to fame and success, fulfilling...

Direction Philip Haas

Cast Patsy Kensit · Mark Rylance · Kristin Scott Thomas · Jeremy Kemp

Synopsis Angels and Insects (1995) explores the dynamics of a Victorian-era aristocratic family in England. The narrative revolves around William Adamson, a young entomologist who is welcomed into the esteemed Alabaster family by the family's patriarch, Reverend Alabaster, who shares William's...

Direction Mike Azzolino · Aleksey Chupov · Valeri Fedorovich · Roman Kantor

Cast Svetlana Khodchenkova · Yuriy Borisov · Fedor Bondarchuk · Yuliya Aleksandrova

Synopsis Anna K (TV Series) (2022) follows the story of Anna Karenina, a prominent socialite and spouse of the future governor of St. Petersburg. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes entangled in a passionate and transformative romance with...

Direction Sergey Solovev

Cast Tatyana Drubich · Oleg Yankovskiy · Yaroslav Boyko · Aleksandr Abdulov

Synopsis Anna Karenina (2009) delves into the tumultuous life of Anna, a woman grappling with her deep affection for Count Vronsky and her unfulfilling union with Mr. Karenin. This gripping narrative is rooted in the classic novel by Leo Tolstoy.