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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"

The Falling (2015)

5.4/10
Director: Carol Morley
Starring: Maxine Peake, Florence Pugh, Maisie Williams, Greta Scacchi, Monica Dolan

It's 1969 at a strict English girls' school where charismatic Abbie and intense and troubled Lydia are best friends. After a tragedy occurs at the sch... Read more

The Family Fang (2015)

6.1/10
Director: Jason Bateman
Starring: Christopher Walken, Nicole Kidman, Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn

Annie (Nicole Kidman) and Baxter Fang (Jason Bateman) are the children of acclaimed performance artists Caleb (Christopher Walken) and Camille (Maryan... Read more

The Farewell (2019)

8/10
Director: Lulu Wang
Starring: Awkwafina Nora Lum, Tzi Ma

Billi's family returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to stealthily say goodbye to their beloved matriarch -- the only person that doesn't... Read more

The Father (2020)

7.6/10
Director: Florian Zeller
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones,... Read more

The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

7.8/10
Director: Josh Boone
Starring: Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, Sam Trammell, Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolf...

Hazel (Shailene Woodley) wants to live a normal life, but the universe has dealt her a cruel blow. Crippled by a form of cancer that has attacked her... Read more

The Favourite (2018)

7.7/10
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss,...

In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies... Read more

The Favourite (Blu-Ray) (2018)

7.7/10
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss,...

In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies... Read more

The FBI Story (1959)

6.6/10
Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Starring: James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Nick Adams

A rat-a-tat depiction of the FBI's formative years, as seen through the eyes of agent Chip Hadesty (James Stewart). See Chip take on gangsters like Ba... Read more

The Fencer (2015)

7.2/10
Director: Klaus Haro
Starring: Mart Avandi, Ursula Ratasepp, Hendrik Toompere

This is touching a 1950s-set drama about love and a man who finds meaning in his life through the children who need him. Endel Nelis is a young man wh... Read more

The Field (1990)

7.4/10
Director: Jim Sheridan
Starring: Richard Harris, John Hurt, Tom Berenger, Sean Bean

An Irish tenant farmer faces the loss of the land his family has worked for years when it is put upfor auction, and bid on by an American (Tom Berenge... Read more