period drama
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Decking out background actors on the HBO period drama is months in the making, with in-house milliners tasked with constructing eye-catching headwear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
He also appeared in Jane Campion's 1993 period drama The Piano, which received the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to win three Oscars.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
That excitement is because it is one of those titles that quietly shaped every period drama and miniseries that came after it.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
A 2014 audition for the HBO period drama Boardwalk Empire marked a turning point.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
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 ● Feb. 22, 2026
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