2. • Some period drama
films as adaptations
of classic novels,
such as “Pride and
Prejudice” or “Jane
Eyre”, however some
are works of fiction,
whilst others are
based on historic
figures such as “The
3. • Period dramas can
range from any date
in history, for
example a period
drama could be set
in the 1800’s or the
1960’s, for example
“Ashes to Ashes”
would be classed as
a period drama as it
4. • This genre relies
heavily on mise en
scene, the costumes,
props and lighting and
setting are key to
making a period drama
look convincing of the
era it is set in.
• The appropriate
locations would also
need to be sourced, for
example if the period
drama were set in the
Victorian era, the sets
5. • The plotline usually
centres on love, family
and relationships. In
period dramas the main
characters are
usually a young hero
or heroine as the
protagonist, and the
antagonist.
• The plotlines are
usually complicated –
such as “The Other
Boleyn Girl” this
6. • Period dramas will
usually include and
criticise the
dominant ideology of
the time.
• For example “The
Duchess” criticises
the treatment of
women in the 18th
century.
