Drama
The denotative aspects of drama from Aristotle's "Poetics" include a story development with a beginning, middle and an end. In the more conventional sense, dramatic presentations include the portrayal of characters, settings, life situations and stories in the course of a theatrical performance. In theatre, drama usually takes on the scope of dealing with matters of a serious nature.
Drama is Alice's largest section and a treasure trove of great drama catering for every taste. The bulk of the "Drama" section (generally made since 1965 and include psychological dramas) is listed below, however you may also choose from the "Classic Drama" sub-section (generally made before 1965), in blue on left. Also helpful may be "Alices Playhouse", "True Stories" and "Shakespeare" features.
Right: Scene from Kubrick's beautifully mounted "Barry Lyndon"
Lilith (1964)
7/10
Director: Robert Rossen
Starring: Warren Beatty, Jean Seberg, Peter Fonda, Kim Hunter, Gene Hackman, Jessica Walte...
A haunting psychological drama, adapted from J.R. Salamanca's controversial novel, about a young trainee therapist (Warren Beatty) whose love for a be... Read more
Limbo (1999)
7.1/10
Director: John Sayles
Starring: Vanessa Martinez, Astra, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn
Set in the rugged Alaskan wilderness, this intricate drama stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as a singer living with her daughter, who starts a relati... Read more
Limbo (2020)
7.2/10
Limbo is a wry and poignant observation of the refugee experience, set on a fictional remote Scottish island where a group of new arrivals await the r... Read more
Lincoln (2012)
7.4/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, David Strathairn, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, Joseph Gordon-Le...
This inspiring and revealing drama focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final four months in office. In early 1865, visionary leader Abraham Lin... Read more
Lincoln ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
7.4/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, David Strathairn, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, Joseph Gordon-Le...
This inspiring and revealing drama focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final four months in office. In early 1865, visionary leader Abraham Lin... Read more
Line Of Duty: Series One (2012)
8.7/10
Starring: Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar
Drama series following the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anti-corruption unit. “Gripping cat-and-mouse thriller” —The Daily Telegra... Read more
Line Of Duty: Series Three (2016)
7.5/10
Starring: Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar
Drama series following the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anti-corruption unit. The third instalment of Jed Mercurio’s hit BBC drama... Read more
Line Of Duty: Series Two (2014)
7.5/10
Starring: Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar
Drama series following the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anti-corruption unit. Series two of Jed Mercurio’s hit drama introduced Ke... Read more
Lion (2016)
8.1/10
Director: Garth Davis
Starring: David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Rooney Mara
Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone... Read more
Lion ( Blu-ray ) (2016)
8.1/10
Director: Garth Davis
Starring: David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Rooney Mara
Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone... Read more