Historical Gardens in Cinema: Location, Transformation, Image

Historical gardens, particularly those of UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Palace and Park of Versailles, serve as multifaceted symbols in Western cinema. They can represent national identity, historical transformations, or abstract cultural archetypes, ranging from realistic depictions to ironic critiques. The study identifies three key methods by which gardens are utilized: mediating documentary reality, leveraging cultural archetypes, and employing symbolic spaces. Notably, Alain Resnais' 'Last Year at Marienbad' exemplifies the intricate interplay between formal garden design and narrative, using sculptural elements to reflect emotional states and the blurred boundaries between reality and dream. This analysis reveals how cinematic representations of historical gardens transcend their physical form, becoming powerful tools for storytelling and cultural commentary.

SOKOLOV, B. M. (2022). Historical Gardens in Cinema: Location, Transformation, Image. The Art and Science of Television, 18(4), 43–102. https://doi.org/10.30628/1994-9529-2022-18.4-43-102