The thesis explores the representation of Queen Victoria in films. It explores the approach historians take, when trying to analyse historical films, which can also prove as an important medium when trying to explore a historical period, event or a person. Since 1911, Victoria was an appealing person to portray in films – up until today, there have been around nine movies made, where Victoria is the main character. After an overview of the film theory and its most common notions followed the examination of the possibility of films being a possible medium when trying to learn about history, the thesis focuses on the analysis of two movies. Their titles are The Young Victoria (2009) and Victoria the Great (1937). After the analysis of both movies, a comparison between the two follows, as well as an explanation of why both films can be, even though they can be imperfect, adequate films for the public that is trying to discover Queen Victoria.
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