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"
Stray (2018)
7.2/10
Director: Dustin Feneley
Starring: Arta Dobroshi, Luciane Buchanan, Kieran Charnock
In a cold and remote landscape, two strangers struggle to repair their broken pasts. A young man is on parole after serving time for attempting to mur... Read more
Stray Dogs (2004)
7.2/10
Director: Marziyeh Meshkini
Marziyeh Meshkini's beautifully crafted and moving insight into post-Taliban Afghanistan follows the fortunes of a young brother and sister and the di... Read more
Street Kings (2008)
6.8/10
Director: David Ayer
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans
Los Angeles cop Keanu Reeves lives by his own rules, flouting the law with impunity while struggling with alcoholism after the death of his wife. Afra... Read more
Street of Shame (1956)
8/10
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Starring: Machiko Kyo, Aiko Mimasu
For his final film, Mizoguchi brought a lifetime of experience to bear on the heartbreaking tale of a brothel full of women whose dreams are constantl... Read more
Strictly Sinatra (2000)
5.9/10
Director: Peter Capaldi
Starring: Ian Hart, Kelly McDonald, Brian Cox, Tommy Flanagan, Richard E Grant
Tells the touching story of a Scottish-Italian club crooner (Ian Hart) who is obsessed with Frank Sinatra and dreams of a big break in New York. In pu... Read more
Stringer (2007)
4.5/10
Director: Steve Morrison
Starring: Matthew Sunderland, Paul Glover, Josephine Davison, Danielle Cormack
Jake Stringer (Matthew Sunderland) is a journalist researching cases of organ trafficking when he is attacked. He wakes to find he has a huge scar on... Read more
Stronger (2017)
7/10
Director: David Gordon Green
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Miranda Richardson, Tatiana Maslany, Richard Lane Jr., Nate Ric...
Stronger is the inspiring real life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope... Read more
Stupid Boy ( Garcon Stupide ) (2004)
5.8/10
Director: Lionel Baier
Starring: Rui Pedro Alves, Pierre Chatagny, Natacha Koutchoumov
Sex, love and obsession are thrown sharply into focus in this darkly sinister film. Loic is a confused young man who divides his time between working... Read more
Submarine (2010)
7.3/10
Director: Richard Ayoade
Starring: Noah Taylor, Paddy Considine, Sally Hawkins, Craig Roberts, Yasmin Paige
Young Oliver Tate's coming of age is coming even sooner than expected. Prone to daydreaming, listening to French crooners, and indulging other self-ab... Read more
Submergence (2017)
5.3/10
Director: Wim Wenders
Starring: Charlotte Rampling, James McAvoy, Alexander Siddig, Alicia Vikander
In a room with no windows on the eastern coast of Africa, a Scotsman, James More, is held captive by jihadist fighters. Thousands of miles away in the... Read more