Cromwell is a historical drama movie based on the life of Olivier Cromwell during the Age of Absolutism in England. In the movie, Charles V's belief in absolute rule is presented when he refused to agree to reforms presented by the parliament because the proposed reforms can take away his status as an absolute monarch. This results in a war between the parliament and the king. This connects to the Age of Absolutism because during this age many kings including Charles V believed in the divine right of kings and held on to them. To add, the English Civil War was a real event that took place during the Age of Absolutism which the movie shows. For example, partway in the film, Cromwell forms the new model army which results in the Parliament's
