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"
Director Tony Gatlif ('Latcho Drom', 'Gadjo Dilo') continues his love affair with Romany people and their music; Asia Argento is Zingarina, an Italian... Read more
This dazzling circus drama stars Burt Lancaster as a former ace trapeze artist who becomes a mentor to would-be star Tony Curtis. Gina Lollobrigida pl... Read more
Richard Curtis writes and Stephen Daldry directs this Rio-set adventure drama. The film follows 14-year-old Raphael (Rickson Tevez), who, after findin... Read more
Dondup is sick of life in his small Himalayan village and is determined to make a go of it in the US. On the trek to the airport Dondup meets up with... Read more
Casey lives on a boat with her loving girlfriend, Alex. Her parents are openly hostile to her 'lifestyle' but have begrudgingly invited Casey to Chri... Read more
Eddie Izzard is dressed to plunder as one-legged buccaneer Long John Silver, who joins young Jim Hawkins (Toby Regbo) on board the Hispaniola on a sea... Read more
An impressive semi-autobiographical writing and directorial debut for actor Steve Buscemi, who crafted this slice-of-life set in and around a neighbou... Read more
Three generations of the Cutler family live as notorious outlaws among some of the wealthiest lands in Britain. They spend their time hunting, raiding... Read more
Covering the 1988 clash between the Iraqi military and the Kurds, battle-scarred photojournalist Mark Walsh (Colin Farrell) suffers an injury that for... Read more
In Ruben Östlund's wickedly funny Palme d'Or winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beaut... Read more