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"
Same Kind of Different As Me (2017)
6.6/10
Director: Michael Carney
Starring: Renee Zellweger, Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Jon Voight
International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams wi... Read more
Sami Blood (2017)
7.4/10
Director: Amanda Kernell
Starring: Lene Cecilia Sparrok, Mia Erika Sparrok, Maj-Doris Rimpi
A reindeer-breeding Sámi girl who is exposed to the racism of the 1930's at her boarding school, starts dreaming of another life. But to achieve it, s... Read more
Samson and Delilah (2009)
6.8/10
Director: Warwick Thornton
Starring: Marissa Gibson, Scott Thornton, Rowan McNamara, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson
An inside look at a world rarely, if ever, depicted on the big screen - Screen International. Samson (Rowan McNamara) is 15 years old and lives in a... Read more
Samson and Delilah (1996)
5.9/10
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael Gambon
Samson is a simple shepherd with the strength of a titan and the destiny to fight the Philistines and General Tariq. Delilah is a Philistine beauty, t... Read more
Samson and Delilah ( Blu-ray ) (2009)
6.8/10
Director: Warwick Thornton
Starring: Rowan McNamara, Scott Thornton, Marissa Gibson, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson
An inside look at a world rarely, if ever, depicted on the big screen - Screen International. Samson (Rowan McNamara) is 15 years old and lives in a... Read more
Samson and the Seven Miracles of the World (1963)
Director: Riccardo Freda
Starring: Gordon Scott, Yoko Tani
In the 13th Century, hordes of sadistic Mongol warriors descend upon China, enslaving the people and plotting to defile and assassinate the virgin pri... Read more
Samurai Rebellion (1967)
8.4/10
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yoko Tsukasa
Toshiro Mifune stars as Isaburo Sasahara, an aging swordsman living a quiet life until his clan lord orders that his son marry the lords mistress, wh... Read more
San Andreas (2015)
6.1/10
Director: Brad Peyton
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Ioan Gruffudd, Archie Panjabi,...
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot (Dwayne Johnson) makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife (Carla Gugi... Read more
Sanshiro Sugata (1943)
6.8/10
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Takashi Shimura, Denjiro Okochi, Susumu Fujita, Yukiko Todoroki, Ryunosuke Tsuki...
Based on a best-seller, the debut film from master auteur, Akira Kurosawa, tells the beginning of Judo in Japan. The eponymous protagonist is on a qu... Read more
Sanshiro Sugata II (1945)
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Susumu Fujita, Denjiro Okochi, Ryunosuke Tsukigata, Yukiko Todoroki, Masayuki Mo...
This sequel was suggested by the Japanese government, in the wake of a devastating loss in the second world war. Set in 1887, the Japanese culture is... Read more