Ridley Scott’s interpretations of history in his films, such as Gladiator and Napoleon, often face criticism from historians for their lack of accuracy.
Scott's films, such as Gladiator, received prestigious accolades despite significant historical inaccuracies that would trouble academic scholars.
In response to criticism, Scott dismisses historians by challenging their authority to comment on historical events they did not witness personally.
The backlash against Napoleon highlights ongoing tension between filmmakers' creative liberties and historians' expectations for accuracy in historical portrayals.
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