HISTORICAL FILM ANALYSIS
Film: The King – Young Henry V ascends the English throne
Screen the ENTIRE film and then answer the following questions.
This assignment is worth a total of 40 points and is due May 22
1. Summarize the historical event depicted in the film. (5 pts)
2. Who is shown as a hero and depicted in a positive light by the filmmakers? Who is depicted in a negative light? (5 pts)
3. Describe five scenes that demonstrate how the film was an accurate retelling of the historical event. What did the film get right? (5 pts)
4. Describe five scenes that indicate a lack of fidelity to the historical record. For each error, also provide a correction – explaining how the event should have been depicted. (10 pts)
5. What was the most effective scene in the film? Why? (5 pts)
6. What was your favorite performance in this film? Why? (5 pts)
7. Would you recommend this film? Why or why not? (5 pts)
