When movies make history!

At the crossroads of historical film and film history, Ciné-histoire offers a thematic series of five films centered around a filmmaker, a period, or a common theme. Each screening is preceded by a brief introductory presentation, and followed by a discussion led by an historian.

Recreating the past, making history, calls for skill, knowledge, and an attention to detail far beyond what is required for mere “costume dramas.” Screenwriters and film directors must be as meticulous as historians, analyzing every facet of history as they reconstruct the lives of complex characters often caught up in moral dilemmas. Only the greatest historical films are able to recreate the strangeness of the past while addressing themes that are both timeless and universal.

The next thematic series kicks off in August — stay tuned for more details.

In the meantime, don’t miss our special off-series screenings!