@tschannen
The authenticity of historical films should ultimately be judged by facts, not artistic license. Art can vividly recreate emotion and atmosphere, but inventing or distorting key events misleads audiences and dishonors real history. Creative freedom is valuable—costumes, dialogue style, pacing—but core facts (dates, outcomes, motivations) must remain accurate. When art overrides truth, it becomes fiction wearing history’s clothes.True masterpieces like Schindler’s List or Apollo 13 prove you can be gripping and faithful. Prioritize facts, enhance with art—never the reverse.https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/may-2016/the-challenge-of-historical-accuracy-in-film
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