period drama

British

noun

a drama set in a particular historical period

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An offbeat political thriller, a vampire horror film and a period drama about Shakespeare will go head-to-head Sunday at the BAFTAs, Britain's biggest film awards, setting the stage for the Oscars.

From Barron's

Long-considered a celebration of homegrown films, the BAFTAs could favour the period drama, which is packed with UK and Irish talent.

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But now AI can "elevate low-budget productions into more ambitious genres such as sci-fi, period drama and, now, action", Kwok says.

From BBC

Period drama "Train Dreams" took home the Spirit Awards win for best feature Sunday, as both it and "The Secret Agent" gathered momentum ahead of the Academy Awards.

From Barron's

Yes, that’s what’s meant by “Period Drama.”

From Los Angeles Times

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