7 highly rated historical comedies

7. "Look Who's Back" / Er ist wieder da

• 2015
• Germany
• Fantasy, drama, comedy
• Director: David Wnendt
• Starring: Oliver Masucci, Thomas M. Köppl, Marc-Marvin Israel, David Gebigke, Paul Busche
• IMDb Rating: 7.0

A legendary figure of the 20th century reappears in modern Berlin: Adolf Hitler (Oliver Masucci) in his own right. True, in the new world, the bloody dictator has no money, no housing, no supporters — not even acquaintances capable of explaining to him what's what. But there is a firm belief in the victory of National Socialism and the experience of obtaining the coveted power.

The literary basis of the humorous film "Look Who's Back" was a work of the same name by journalist Timur Vermes.

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6. "Délicieux"

• 2021
• France, Belgium
• Drama, comedy, history
• Director: Eric Besnard
• Starring: Grégory Gadebois, Isabelle Carré, Benjamin Lavernhe, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Marie-Julie Baup
• IMDb Rating: 7.0

1789, the eve of the French Revolution. After an unfair dismissal, Pierre Manceron (Grégory Gadebois), the Duke of Chamfort's cook, decides on a daring experiment. He takes Louise (Isabelle Carré), who dreams of studying the culinary arts, as his assistant and opens the country's first restaurant. This innovation causes a storm of emotions in society, from delight to hatred and rejection.

"For anyone who loves a good story and good food - you'll love it! I recommend it", — dashkevch96.

"A very atmospheric and heartwarming movie!"— Djeran.

"Charming warm movie :)", — iRats.

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5. "Cyrano, My Love"

• 2018
• France, Belgium
• Drama, melodrama, comedy, history
• Director: Alexis Michalik
• Starring: Thomas Solivérès, Olivier Gourmet, Mathilde Seigner, Tom Leeb, Igor Gotesman
• IMDb Rating: 7.3

Edmond Rostand (Thomas Solivérès), a little-known Parisian playwright and young father of a family, writes sublime dramas in verse, finding no response from either the public or the theater management. Over time, even his muse leaves him, and debts and frustration grow before his eyes. Edmond turns for help to the same enthusiastic loser from the theater world Jean Coquelin (Igor Gotesman) and promises to provide him with a brilliant comedy, which, however, has not yet written.

The premiere of the play "Cyrano de Bergerac" was held on December 27, 1897 in the Parisian theater Port-Saint-Martin, where it was a resounding success. The actors came out to bow forty times.

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4. "The Death of Stalin"

• 2017
• UK, France, Belgium, Canada, USA
• Comedy
• Director: Armando Iannucci
• Starring: Jason Isaacs, Olga Kurylenko, Rupert Friend, Andrea Riseborough, Adrian McLoughlin
• IMDb Rating: 7.3

1953, USSR. Stalin (Adrian McLoughlin) dies after choking. The leader's inner circle begin a race for power — absurd, ridiculous, exposing all the sins on which the political regime, held together by bloody repression, was built.

In Russia, "The Death of Stalin" scandalously withdrew its rental certificate, prohibiting the film from being shown on big screens.

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3. "The Favourite"

• 2018
• UK, Ireland, USA
• Drama, comedy, biography, history
• Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
• Starring: Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman, Joe Alwyn
• IMDb Rating: 7.5

The Queen of England Anne (Olivia Colman), characterized by poor health and a driven nature, has unofficially relinquished power in favor of her right-hand woman, the intelligent and strong-willed Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz). She is hailed as the most powerful woman in the state. Everything changes when the Queen's young cousin Abigail (Emma Stone) from an impoverished family appears in the palace. A girl with no position in society, who has come to the palace for the blackest of jobs, forces her way into the queen's heart.

"The Favourite" is Yorgos Lanthimos' most successful film, winning the Venice Film Festival, Oscar, Golden Globe, and European Film Academy Award.

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2. "The Two Popes"

• 2019
• UK, Italy, USA
• Biography, drama, history, comedy
• Director: Fernando Meirelles
• Starring: sir Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Pryce, Juan Minujín, Sydney Cole, Federico Torre
• IMDb Rating: 7.6

In 2013, Cardinal Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce), who has long asked for his resignation, comes to the Vatican to see the current Pope Benedict XVI (sir Anthony Hopkins), who denies him the resignation. At a pivotal moment for the Church and their own lives, the two colorful leaders talk about how each of them is trying to strengthen the modern world, and more importantly, themselves, in their faith.

"The Two Popes" has three Oscar nominations: for Best Actor (Jonathan Pryce), Best Supporting Actor (sir Anthony Hopkins), and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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1. "The Artist"

• 2011
• France, Belgium
• Drama, melodrama, comedy
• Director: Michel Hazanavicius
• Starring: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann Miller
• IMDb Rating: 7.8

1927, Hollywood. Silent movies are becoming a thing of the past, giving way to sound. But not everyone is ready to accept the revolution in the movie industry. Famous actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) doesn't want to hear about microphones on the set. The artist's fame begins to fade. Meanwhile, secretly in love with Valentin statistician Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo) is rapidly gaining popularity, making full use of his natural charm and brilliant vocal data. And only love will help the hero of yesterday and the star of the new generation to find happiness.

"The Artist" is an absolute triumphant Oscar-2012: 10 nominations and victory in five categories. "The Artist" became the best film of the year, Michel Hazanavicius received an award as best director, Jean Dujardin won in the Best Actor category. The film also won for Best Costume Design and Best Music.

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