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"
Of Human Bondage (1934)
7.3/10
Director: John Cromwell
Starring: Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Frances Dee
Based on the novel by W Somerset Maugham, this is a poignant story of self-destructive love, starring Leslie Howard as a young clubfooted medical stud... Read more
Of Love & Lies (2019)
Director: Julien Rappeneau
Starring: Francois Damiens, Andre Dussollier, Ludivine Sagnier
Théo would like to give some hope to his father, Laurent, a lonely alcoholic and disillusioned with life. The opportunity comes when Théo is about to... Read more
Of Love And Shadows (1994)
5.1/10
Director: Betty Kaplan
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Connelly
Set against the backdrop of a Chilean military dictatorship in 1973, this romantic drama stars Antonio Banderas as a photographer hired by magazine wr... Read more
Of Mice and Men (1992)
7.5/10
Director: Gary Sinise
Starring: Alexis Arquette, John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Ray Walston, Casey Siemaszko, Sher...
The year is 1930. America is gripped by the Depression. But in a time of poverty and despair, two men refused to give up hope. Lennie (John Malkovich)... Read more
Off the Black (2006)
6.7/10
Director: James Ponsoldt
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Sally Kirkland, Trevor Morgan, Nick Nolte, Michael Higgins, Rose...
Nick Nolte gives an unforgettable performance in this moving, though unsentimental dramedy as an alcoholic umpire who forms an unlikely friendship wit... Read more
Off the Map (2003)
7.2/10
Director: Campbell Scott
Starring: Joan Allen, Sam Elliott, Valentina DeAngelis
This charming off-beat comedy drama centres around 11 year old Bo Groden who lives with her distinctly eccentric family in small-town New Mexico. Her... Read more
Offender (2012)
6.2/10
Starring: Joe Cole, Kimberley Nixon, Shaun Dooley, David Ajala
When hardened thugs assault his fiancée and cause the death of his unborn son, Tommy Nix pursues them for retribution - all the way into Great Britain... Read more
Official Competition (2021)
7.1/10
Director: Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn
Starring: Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Jose Luis Gomez
A billionaire businessman in search of fame and social prestige decides to make a unique, groundbreaking film. To achieve this goal, he hires the best... Read more
Official Secrets (2019)
7.3/10
Director: Gavin Hood
Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Matthew Goode, Ralph Fiennes
The true story of a British whistleblower who leaked information to the press about an illegal NSA spy operation designed to push the UN Security Coun... Read more
Official Secrets (Blu-ray) (2019)
7.3/10
Director: Gavin Hood
Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Matthew Goode, Ralph Fiennes
The true story of a British whistleblower who leaked information to the press about an illegal NSA spy operation designed to push the UN Security Coun... Read more