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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 Rose Maker (2020)

6.2/10
Director: Pierre Pinaud
Starring: Catherine Frot

Eve Vernet was the largest rose grower. It is now on the verge of bankruptcy, on the verge of being bought out by a powerful competitor. In addition,... Read more

The Rose Tattoo (1955)

7.2/10
Director: Daniel Mann
Starring: Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster

Anna Magnani won an Oscar for her portrayal of a Sicilian-born widow in a small Louisiana fishing town whose morbid faithfulness to her late husband i... Read more

The Round Up (2011)

Director: Rose Bosch
Starring: Jean Reno, Melanie Laurent, Gad Elmaleh

Throws a powerful light on one of the most disturbing episodes in recent French history - the few weeks in July 1942 when the French police, at the di... Read more

The Round Up (1966)

7.6/10
Director: Miklos Jancso
Starring: Andras Kozak

In Hungary, the national movement led by Kossuth has been crushed and the Austrian hegemony re-established, but partisans carry on with violent action... Read more

The Rover (2014)

6.4/10
Director: David Michod
Starring: Guy Pearce, Scoot McNairy, Robert Pattinson

The promise of Australian director David Michôds debut feature, Animal Kingdom, is amply realized in The Rover, a post-apocalyptic road movie of sort... Read more

The Rover (Blu-ray) (2014)

6.4/10
Director: David Michod
Starring: Guy Pearce, Scoot McNairy, Robert Pattinson

The promise of Australian director David Michôds debut feature, Animal Kingdom, is amply realized in The Rover, a post-apocalyptic road movie of sort... Read more

The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969)

6.5/10
Director: Irving Lerner
Starring: Christopher Plummer, Michael Craig, Nigel Davenport, Robert Shaw

Setting off to find a fortune in the legendary Kingdom of Gold, prejudiced adventurer Robert Shaw encounters an admirable people and civilisation he w... Read more

The Ruby in the Smoke (A Sally Lockhart Mystery) (2006)

6.7/10
Director: Brian Percival
Starring: Julie Walters, Hayley Atwell, Robert Glenister, Matt Smith, Ramon Tikaram, David...

From the bestselling period novel by Philip Pullman, 'The Ruby in the Smoke' recounts the 19th Century adventures of Sally Lockhart (Billie Piper), an... Read more

The Rules of Attraction (2002)

6.7/10
Director: Roger Avary
Starring: James Van Der Beek, Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth, Kip Pardue, Ian Somerhalder, Sh...

Meet Sean Bateman (James Van Der Beek), a womanizing drug dealer whose quest for a connection brings him face to face with Lauren (Shannyn Sossamon),... Read more

The Rules of Attraction ( Blu-ray ) (2002)

6.7/10
Director: Roger Avary
Starring: Faye Dunaway, James Van Der Beek, Jessica Biel, Swoosie Kurtz, Clifton Collins J...

Meet Sean Bateman (James Van Der Beek), a womanizing drug dealer whose quest for a connection brings him face to face with Lauren (Shannyn Sossamon),... Read more