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"
7.5/10
Based on the best-selling novel by Tatiana de Rosnay, 'Sarah's Key' is a touching, gripping and beautifully told drama featuring Kristin Scott Thomas... Read more
7.4/10
Kansas, 1910. Jacob Witting (Christopher Walken), a widowed farmer who lost his wife during childbirth, is overburdened by the task of running his far... Read more
7.4/10
The dramatic sequel to Patricia MacLachlan's best-selling novel Sarah, Plain and Tall, Skylark continues the passionate family saga of 19th century li... Read more
6.9/10
Settled in for a cold Kansas winter, the Witting family receive a visit from a mysterious stranger who announces himself as John (Jack Palance), the f... Read more
6.1/10
Based on Pearl S Buck's gripping novel, this memorable Cold War drama follows priests William Holden and Clifton Webb as they are stationed at a remot... Read more
6.6/10
Pete lives with his grandfather in an old abandoned outdoor cinema in the desert. When the old drive-in is threatened with demolition, ten year old Pe... Read more
7/10
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television - and culture - forever. Saturday Night is based... Read more
7.7/10
A key film of the British New Wave, "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning" was a great box-office success - audiences were thrilled by its anti-establish... Read more
7.3/10
Inspired by the true stories of New Zealand's street gangs across 30 years, SAVAGE follows DANNY at three defining moments in his life as he grows fro... Read more
6.4/10
Inspired by the true stories of New Zealand's street gangs across 30 years, SAVAGE follows DANNY at three defining moments in his life as he grows fro... Read more