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the Film Premiere of Braveheart
"Fight and you may die. Run and you will live at least awhile. And dying in your bed many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance, to come back here as young men and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they will never take our freedom!"
~ Braveheart, 1995
Freedom!
Braveheart (1995) is an epic war film directed by and starring Mel Gibson, who takes on the role of William Wallace, the legendary 13th-century Scottish warrior. The screenplay, written by Randall Wallace, drew major inspiration from the 15th-century epic poem The Acts and Deeds of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Elderslie. Though the film’s narrative is loosely based on historical events, it weaves a fictionalized tale leading up to the First War of Scottish Independence against Edward I of England.
While visually compelling, Braveheart is infamous for its numerous historical inaccuracies—one of the most notable being the use of the belted plaid, worn in earthy tweeds by Wallace and his followers. This garment, both in its cut and styling, was entirely anachronistic for the late 1200s. Despite such flaws, the film sparked global interest in Scottish history and identity. Some even argue it fueled the so-called “Braveheart phenomenon,” a Hollywood-driven surge in Scottish nationalism.
In response to such criticism, more recent films have taken care to correct these sartorial missteps. Outlaw King (2018) and Robert the Bruce (2019) continue the saga with a sharper eye on historical authenticity—particularly the latter, which features Angus Macfadyen reprising his original role as Robert the Bruce.
Whatever its liberties with the facts, Braveheart left an undeniable legacy—cinematically, culturally, and emotionally. Scots Wha Hae! 🤎 💚 🤎 🏴 🎥 🍿
Braveheart is an epic historical medieval war drama film directed by and starring Mel Gibson portraying William Wallace, the 13th-century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. This film premiered in the United States in wide release on May 24th.
The story is based on Blind Harry's epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace.
The tweedy tartan was a joint design between Charles Knode of the Shepperton Studios wardrobe department and Gordon Cavell of the Islay Woollen Mill on the Hebridean isle of Islay . Charles Knode sent Gordon a sports jacket and asked him to create a tartan/tweed from it using the colors for inspiration.
For a critique of the film from a historical point of view, including commentary on kilt-wearing during this period of history, click the movie still.