In the medieval fantasy kingdom of Migal Bavel, where the film “100 Nights of Hero” is set, characters speak modern English and wear trendy labels like Cecilie Bahnsen . Directed by Julia Jackman and based on Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel of the same name, the film even stars singer of the moment Charli XCX. Yet, it cultivates an inexplicably period vibe — despite such a period of time never existing at all.

How did Jackman do it? Hats.

Some are silky, some are spikey, and some — like the one worn by stately maidservant Hero, played by Emma Corrin — look like handkerchiefs delicately dropped from a great height onto the head of its wearer. The abundance and variety of hats on screen, from pilgrim to pillbox, is striking in comparison to today’s largely hat-less population. It hark

See Full Page