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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 Legend of Zorro (2005)

5.9/10
Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rufus Sewell

In this swashbuckling sequel to 1998's 'Mask of Zorro', Don Alejandro (Antonio Banderas) has settled down peacefully with Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones)... Read more

The Leisure Seeker (2017)

6.7/10
Director: Paolo Virzi
Starring: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Christian McKay

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call "The Leisure Seeker", travelling from Boston, Massachusetts to The Er... Read more

The Libertine (2004)

6.4/10
Director: Laurence Dunmore
Starring: Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Kell...

Johnny Depp plays the hedonistic writer John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, close friend of Charles II (John Malkovich) and a notorius figure in 17th cent... Read more

The Life Before Her Eyes (2007)

6.4/10
Director: Vadim Perelman
Starring: Uma Thurman, Eva Amurri, Evan Rachel Wood

Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood deliver superb performances in this enthralling non-linear drama, starring as the same woman portrayed during two ver... Read more

The Life Before This (1999)

6.4/10
Director: Gerard Ciccoritti
Starring: Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pantoliano, Sarah Polley, David Hewlett, Stephen Rea, Emil...

Exploring concepts of fate and free will, this contemplative drama brings a handful of random people together during the 12 hours leading up to a bloo... Read more

The Life of David Gale (2003)

7.6/10
Director: Alan Parker
Starring: Gabriel Mann, Kate Winslet, Kevin Spacey, Laura Linney, Matt Craven

In this gripping drama, Kevin Spacey is a former philosophy professor and death penalty opponent who finds himself on death row for killing associate... Read more

The Light (2004)

7.1/10
Director: Philippe Lioret
Starring: Sandrine Bonnaire, Philippe Torreton, Gregori Derangere, Emilie Dequenne, Anne C...

Camille returns to the small island off the Brittany coast where she was born in order to sell her parents' cottage and comes across the diary of a st... Read more

The Lighthouse (2019)

7.6/10
Director: Robert Eggers
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe

Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity whilst living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Read more

The Lighthouse (Mayak) (2006)

7.5/10

In the 90s, Lena returns to the home of her grandparents in a tiny, war-torn village in Armenia. Lena begs them to follow her lead and retreat to the... Read more

The Limits of Control (2009)

6.3/10
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: Bill Murray, John Hurt, Tilda Swinton, Youki Kudoh, Gael Garcia Bernal, Isaach D...

A lone man (Isaach De Bankole) travels to Spain on an important mission, the details of which are deftly obfuscated in this enigmatic film from writer... Read more