Fans von 'The Libertine - Sex, Drugs & Rococo' (2004), dem düsteren historischen Drama über den skandalumwobenen Dichter John Wilmot, werden diese Liste lieben. Wir präsentieren 10 Filme und Serien, die ähnlich provokativ, sinnlich und charakterstark sind – perfekt für alle, die mehr von dieser Art erzählerischer Kühnheit suchen.

Barry Lyndon (1975)
Beschreibung: A meticulously crafted period piece that follows the rise and fall of an ambitious outsider navigating the rigid structures of 18th-century society.
Fakt: The film is renowned for its use of natural light and candlelit scenes, achieved with specially adapted lenses from NASA.


Amadeus (1984)
Beschreibung: A historical drama that delves into the complexities of genius, envy, and self-destruction, set against the backdrop of 18th-century European aristocracy.
Fakt: The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is known for its lavish period costumes and sets.


Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
Beschreibung: A tale of seduction, manipulation, and moral decay among the French aristocracy, showcasing intricate character dynamics and psychological depth.
Fakt: The screenplay is based on a play that was itself adapted from an 18th-century French novel.


The Madness of King George (1994)
Beschreibung: A historical drama that examines the fragility of power and the human psyche, with a focus on the personal struggles of a monarch.
Fakt: The film's title was shortened from the original play's title to avoid confusion with a similarly named American film.


Restoration (1995)
Beschreibung: A visually rich narrative that captures the excess and upheaval of the Restoration period, focusing on a man's journey through love, loss, and redemption.
Fakt: The film won two Academy Awards for its art direction and costume design, which vividly bring the period to life.


Quills (2000)
Beschreibung: A provocative exploration of censorship, creativity, and the darker aspects of human nature, set in a repressive historical context.
Fakt: The story is loosely based on the life of the Marquis de Sade, blending historical events with fictional elements.


Stage Beauty (2004)
Beschreibung: A story about identity, art, and transformation, set in the theatrical world of 17th-century London, where gender roles are fluid and performances are life.
Fakt: The film is inspired by the real-life practice of men playing women's roles in theater before women were allowed on stage.


The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
Beschreibung: A dramatic recounting of courtly intrigue, familial ambition, and the perilous nature of favor in a royal court.
Fakt: The story is based on a novel that fictionalizes the lives of Mary and Anne Boleyn, sisters who were both romantically involved with King Henry VIII.


The Duchess (2008)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of power, betrayal, and personal freedom within the confines of high society, with a focus on a strong female protagonist.
Fakt: The film's costumes were nominated for an Academy Award and were inspired by actual portraits of the Duchess of Devonshire.


The Favourite (2018)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic and visually striking portrayal of political intrigue and personal rivalries in a royal court, emphasizing the cost of ambition.
Fakt: The film uses natural lighting and wide-angle lenses to create its unique visual style, reminiscent of Baroque paintings.
