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"
Sicario: Day of the Soldado (Blu-Ray) (2018)
7.3/10
Director: Stefano Sollima
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Bruno Bichir, Catherine Keener, Josh Brolin, Matthew Modine, S...
FBI agent Matt Graver calls on mysterious operative Alejandro Gillick when Mexican drug cartels start to smuggle terrorists across the U.S. border. Th... Read more
Siddharth (2013)
7.3/10
Director: Richie Mehta
Starring: Tannishtha Chatterjee, Rajesh Tailang
At the beginning of "Siddharth," from director Richie Mehta, main character Mehendra (played with raw emotion by Rajesh Tailang) is told that he is li... Read more
Side Effects (2013)
7.1/10
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jude Law, Channing Tatum, Rooney Mara
Steven Soderbergh directs this psychological thriller following the effects of one woman's mental breakdown on those closest to her. In the hopes of t... Read more
Side Effects (Blu-ray) (2013)
7.1/10
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jude Law, Channing Tatum, Rooney Mara
Steven Soderbergh directs this psychological thriller following the effects of one woman's mental breakdown on those closest to her. In the hopes of t... Read more
Signora Volpe (2022)
7.2/10
Starring: Emilia Fox, Tara Fitzgerald, Jamie Bamber, Bronagh Gallagher
Sylvia, a disillusioned British spy turned detective starts a new life in the beautiful heart of Italy. She soon finds out trouble follows her whereve... Read more
Silence (2016)
7.2/10
Director: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Ciaran Hinds, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano, Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver
Legendary director Martin Scorsese's "Silence" tells the powerful story of two 17th-century Christian missionaries (Adam Driver and Andrew Garfield) w... Read more
Silent Heart ( Stille Hjerte ) (2014)
7.1/10
Director: Bille August
Starring: Ghita Norby, Morten Grunwald, Paprika Steen, Jens Albinus, Danica Curcic, Pilou...
From two-time Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or winner director Bille August (Pelle the Conquerer) comes this earnest and heartwarming drama starring Je... Read more
Silent Light (2007)
7.3/10
Director: Carlos Reygadas
Starring: Cornelio Wall Fehr, Maria Pankratz, Miriam Toews, Peter Wall, Jacobo Klassen, El...
A transcendent meditation on love and religion, filmed in Northern Mexico by native auteur Carlos Reygadas ('Battle in Heaven'). The story revolves ar... Read more
Silent Night (2021)
5.7/10
Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Roman Griffin Davis, Annabelle Wallis, Lily-Rose...
Nell, Simon, and their son Art are ready to welcome friends and family for what promises to be a perfect Christmas gathering. Perfect except for one t... Read more
Silent Wedding (2008)
8/10
Director: Horatiu Malaele
Starring: Tudorel Filimon, Meda Andreea Victor, Valentin Teodosiu, Luminita Gheorghiu, Nic...
Romania, 1953. Mara (Meda Andreea Victor) and Iancu (Alexandru Potocean) are about to get married. Everyone in their village is helping with the weddi... Read more