FIVE O'CLOCK

Heritage cinema draws on Britain’s imperial and colonial traditions. In constructing a national identity, films in this genre are lavish period dramas that recreate the atmosphere and nostalgia of a grand past. They often include adaptations of classic literature, which, set in a new context, invite reflection. This section pays homage to the tradition of tea time – the famous English ritual at five o'clock, when the British sit down to tea.