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"
Perfect Strangers (2003)
5.2/10
Director: Gaylene Preston
Starring: Joel Tobeck, Sam Neill, Rachael Blake
When Melanie (Rachael Blake) goes home from the pub with a handsome stranger (Sam Neill), she's captivated by his charm and attentiveness. He sails he... Read more
Perfect Strangers (Perfetti sconosciuti) (2016)
7.8/10
Director: Paolo Genovese
Starring: Giuseppe Battiston, Kasia Smutniak, Alba Rohrwacher, Valerio Mastandrea, Marco G...
During a dinner party, seven friends decide to play a dangerous game. The attendees place their cellphones on the table and agree to make all texts an... Read more
Performance ( aka A Late Quartet ) (2012)
7/10
Director: Yaron Zilberman
Starring: Anne Sofie Von Otter, Catherine Keener, Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffm...
A.k.a. "A Late Quartet". After 25 years together, the future of a world-renowned string quartet hangs in the balance when their beloved cellist (Chris... Read more
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
7.5/10
Director: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, Corinne Marchand
Born amidst the stench of 18th century Paris, Jean-Baptiste develops a highly sensitive sense of smell. As he grows older this keen sense obsesses him... Read more
Perfumes (2019)
6.6/10
Starring: Emmanuelle Devos, Sergi Lopez, Sacha Bourdo
Anne Walberg is a celebrity in the perfume world. She creates fragrances and sells her incredible talent to companies of all kinds. She lives as a div... Read more
Personal Effects (2008)
6.3/10
Director: David Hollander
Starring: Kathy Bates, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher
Walter (Ashton Kutcher), a rising star in the NCAA wrestling world, returns home to to console his mother (Kathy Bates) after the brutal murder of his... Read more
Personal Shopper (2016)
6.2/10
Director: Olivier Assayas
Starring: Sigrid Bouaziz, Ty Olwin, Anders Danielsen Lie, Kristen Stewart, Lars Eidinger
Olivier Assayas, the internationally-acclaimed director of 'Clouds of Sils Maria' and 'Summer Hours', returns with this ethereal and mysterious ghost... Read more
Pete 'n' Tillie (1972)
6.3/10
Director: Martin Ritt
Starring: Walter Matthau, Carol Burnett, Geraldine Page, Barry Nelson
Tillie Shlai's not looking forward to meeting yet another blind date. This one's name being Pete Seltzer. Pete and Tillie are not a match made in heav... Read more
Peter and Paul (1981)
7.8/10
Director: Robert Day
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Eddie Albert, Jon Finch, Raymond Burr, Robert Foxworth
This religious epic tells of the early days of Christianity and how Peter and Paul struggle to spread the word of the Gospel. Set over three decades,... Read more
Petite Maman (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Celine Sciamma
Nelly has just lost her grandmother and is helping her parents clean out her mother's childhood home. She explores the house and the surrounding woods... Read more