5 Historical Setting Dramas That Are Just as Romantic as Contemporary Dramas, from 'BRIDGERTON' to 'FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD'

Kapanlagi.com - Many people watch movies just for entertainment. Some romance genre films are one of the things that are in demand. Usually, films of this genre are presented in a modern setting with fairly light conflicts.

Compared to films with a modern setting, romance films set in the Middle Ages tend to be heavy and serious to enjoy. However, it turns out that there are several romantic films that are just as sweet as films of the same genre in this era. What are the movies? Check out the following review!

1. BRIDGERTON (2020)

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BRIDGERTON is a drama series adapted from the novel by Julia Quinn. The film is set in Regency-era London. BRIDGERTON tells the story of the tradition of matchmaking among nobles after their debutantes.

One of the girls from the Bridgerton family, Daphne, pretends to be in love with the Duke of Hasting to attract the attention of noble men. The Duke of Hasting himself pretends to be in a relationship with Daphne to avoid being bothered by noble mothers who try to match their daughters with him. Unknowingly, through this pretend relationship, the seeds of love grow between them.

2. EMMA (2020)

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EMMA (2020) is a film set in Regency-era England in the 1800s. The film is an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel of the same name.

EMMA (2020) tells the story of a wealthy girl named Emma Woodhouse who tries to play matchmaker in the love stories of her friends. Although she thinks she knows the most about love, Emma herself is in a dilemma about her own love story.

3. FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (2015)

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FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD is a film adapted from the novel by Thomas Hardy with the same title. The film is set in the 1870s and tells the story of a woman named Bathsheba Everdene who rejects a marriage proposal from Gabriel Oak because she feels too independent to live with a man.

When Bathsheba inherits from her uncle, Gabriel unknowingly proposes a job to her. From that moment on, the twists and turns of their love story are plagued by various obstacles and dilemmas. Gabriel still has feelings for Bathsheba, while Bathsheba feels she cannot marry Gabriel due to their different social statuses.

4. LITTLE WOMEN (2019)

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LITTLE WOMEN (2019) is a film that tells the story of the March sisters' lives in the 19th century. Adapted from the novel by Loisa May Alcott with the same title, LITTLE WOMEN focuses on the sisterhood between Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth. Not only about sisterhood, but their pursuit of dreams and love also becomes the main focus of this story.

5. JANE EYRE (2011)

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JANE EYRE is a film adapted from the novel by Charlotte Bronte in 1847. This film is set in the Victorian era. This period drama tells the story of Jane Eyre's love story with her employer, Rochester. When Jane Eyre opens her heart to Rochester, a secret is revealed and Jane Eyre leaves Rochester. Will they be reunited?

Written by: Ursea Mayoriska

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