5 Best Historical Films Starring Talented Actress Saoirse Ronan, Guaranteed Not to Get Bored!

Kapanlagi.com - Saoirse Ronan is an actress born on April 12, 1994. Despite being only 27 years old, she has received numerous awards such as the Golden Globe Awards. In addition, she has been nominated for 4 British Academy Film Awards and 4 Academy Awards.

This Irish-American actress began her acting career as a teenager. She has starred in various films with diverse characters. Saoirse Ronan has played teenage characters to married individuals throughout her career in various time settings.

Here are some films set in the past that have been starred by Saoirse Ronan. With her amazing acting talent, these films are guaranteed to make you feel interested in them!

1. BYZANTIUM (2012)

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In BYZANTIUM, Saoirse Ronan plays a 200-year-old vampire named Eleanor Webb, or commonly known as Ella. This film is set in both the past and the present. Initially, Ella and her 'sister', Clara Webb (played by Gemma Arterton), escape to the Byzantium hotel.

They flee from people with malicious intentions towards them. Clara and Ella eventually blend in with humans. However, one day Ella reveals her true vampire identity to her boyfriend, putting herself, her sister, and her boyfriend in danger.

2. BROOKLYN (2015)

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BROOKLYN is set in the 1950s. In this film, Saoirse Ronan portrays the main female character named Eilis Lacey, an Irish girl. This young girl decides to emigrate to Brooklyn, United States, to seek her fortune by working there.

In America, Eilis initially experiences culture shock and homesickness. Then, she meets an Italian man who becomes her confidant and eventually they fall in love. However, their love relationship doesn't go smoothly.

3. MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (2018)

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In MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS, Saoirse Ronan plays Queen Mary Stuart. Queen Mary is a former Queen of France who returns to her birthplace in Scotland after the death of her husband, King Francis II of France. At that time, Mary was 19 years old, so the setting of this film is around the 1560s.

Upon her return from France, Mary takes back her throne as the Queen of Scotland. Mary's return to Scotland makes her cousin, the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth I, feel threatened as Mary could potentially claim her throne. From here, various tactics from both of them become a tense rivalry to follow.

4. THE SEAGULL (2018)

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This film is adapted from the popular novel by Anton Chekov and is set in the 19th century. THE SEAGULL features Saoirse Ronan playing the role of Nina, an innocent and cheerful girl. The film begins with the arrival of Irina Arkadina (played by Annette Bening) and her son, Konstantin (played by Billy Howle), at her brother's house.

There, Konstantin meets Nina Zarechnaya and immediately falls in love with her at first sight. However, fate has a different plan. Nina ends up liking Irina's husband, leading to a complicated conflict among these four individuals.

5. LITTLE WOMEN (2019)

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LITTLE WOMEN takes place in the 1860s and is adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott. The film tells the story of the 4 March sisters. Saoirse Ronan plays Jo March, who is the main character among the 4 sisters.

Jo is a struggling writer on her journey. She is a determined tomboy who is relentless in pursuing her dreams. She has a noble friend named Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence (played by Timothee Chalamet) who secretly has feelings for her. But does Jo also have the same feelings for him?

Well, those are some interesting historical films starring Saoirse Ronan. Which ones have you watched?

Written by: Ursea Mayoriska

(kpl/mag)