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"
Parasite (2019)
8.6/10
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Starring: Kang-ho Song
All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and g... Read more
Parasite (Blu-ray) (2019)
8.6/10
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Starring: Kang-ho Song
All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and g... Read more
Paris 36 (2008)
6.6/10
Director: Christophe Barratier
Starring: Gerard Jugnot, Clovis Cornillac, Kad Merad, Pierre Richard, Nora Arnezeder
A working-class district in the Paris of 1936 is in upheaval following the closing of the local music hall. Ex-stage hand Pigoil fears he will lose cu... Read more
Paris, 13th District (2021)
7/10
Director: Jacques Audiard
Émilie meets Camille who is attracted to Nora, who crosses paths with Amber. Three girls and a boy - they're friends, sometimes lovers and often both. Read more
Paris, Texas (1984)
8.1/10
Director: Wim Wenders
Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell, Aurore Clement, Hunter Car...
Sam Shepard wrote this lyrical and moving American tale directed by German filmmaker Wim Wenders. Beautifully photographed by Robby Muller with music... Read more
Parkland (2013)
6.4/10
Director: Peter Landesman
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Marcia Gay Harden, Ron Livingston, Paul Giamatti, Colin Hank...
November 22, 1963. The day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. It's also the day that a handful of ordinary individuals were thrust into extra... Read more
Parkland (Blu-ray) (2013)
6.3/10
Director: Peter Landesman
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Marcia Gay Harden, Ron Livingston, Paul Giamatti, Colin Hank...
November 22, 1963. The day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. It's also the day that a handful of ordinary individuals were thrust into extra... Read more
Pars Vite et Reviens Tard (Have Mercy On Us All) (Blu-ray) (2007)
5.6/10
Director: Regis Wargnier
Starring: Jose Garcia, Marie Gillain, Olivier Gourmet, Nicolas Cazale, Michel Serrault
A modern-day Parisian town crier gradually learns that someone is using him to give cryptic warnings of a plague outbreak in the city. Read more
Partisan (2015)
5.8/10
Director: Ariel Kleiman
Starring: Vincent Cassel, Jeremy Chabriel, Florence Mezzara
Alexander is like any other kid: playful, curious and naive. He is also a trained assassin. Raised in a hidden paradise on the outskirts of town, Alex... Read more
Partition (2007)
7/10
Director: Vic Sarin
Starring: Jimi Mistry, Kristin Kreuk, Neve Campbell, Irfan Khan, Madhur Jaffrey, John Ligh...
Set during the tumultuous post-colonial era in India in 1949, when it was hastily divided into India and the new muslim country of Pakistan. Sikh far... Read more