The epic genre can have different interpretations, depending on who you ask. To the AFI, for example, the epic genre involves a large-scale story set within a larger-than-life, cinematic interpretation of the past; thus, there's an inherent element of realism involved. To others, however, an epic film isn't tied to a specific theme or setting; instead, it can spread through different genres, so long as it involves a sweeping sense of grandiosity and confrontation, brought to life by a large budget and a considerable collection of players, both in front of and behind the camera.
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