MOVING HISTORY BEYOND THE OPTICS: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, THE BIKERIDERS, AND THE ZONE OF INTEREST.

The article examines how contemporary films, specifically *Killers of the Flower Moon* (2023), *The Bikeriders* (2023), and *The Zone of Interest* (2023), challenge traditional conventions of historical filmmaking. It argues that these films contest the notion that historical films must be anchored to documentable events, instead exploring alternative representations of history that include marginalized perspectives and sensory experiences. *Killers of the Flower Moon* highlights the overlooked history of the Osage people, while *The Bikeriders* presents a fictional narrative that reflects the emergence of a subculture outside mainstream historical events. *The Zone of Interest* shifts focus from visual representation to sensory experiences, emphasizing sound, touch, and smell to convey the domestic life of individuals involved in the Holocaust. Overall, the article suggests a need to expand the understanding of historical representation in film beyond conventional frameworks. [Extracted from the article]