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 Last Post (2017)
7.2/10
Director: Jonny Campbell
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Jessica Raine, Ben Miles, Stephen Campbell Moore
Aden 1965. This is the story of a British army unit quashing a Yemeni fight for independence in the Middle East and the women and children who were th... Read more
The Passengers of the Night (Les passagers de la nuit) (2022)
7/10
Director: Mikhaël Hers
Starring: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Emmanuelle Beart
Left by her husband, Elisabeth finds herself alone, responsible for the day-to-day care of her two children. She picks up a job on a night-time radio... Read more
The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond (2008)
5.9/10
Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Evans, Will Patton, Ann-Margret , Mamie Gummer
A rebellious socialite defies social conventions for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at true love, only to see her hopes shattered after a priceless diamond... Read more
Notre-Dame On Fire (2022)
6.5/10
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
A film relating from the inside the Notre-Dame de Paris fire of April 2019. Read more
The Last Of Us (2023)
8.8/10
Director: Craig Mazin, Ali Abbasi, Jeremy Webb
Starring: Pedro Pascal
After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope. Read more
Skies Of Lebanon (2020)
6.7/10
Starring: Alba Rohrwacher
In the 1950s, Alice leaves her Swiss homeland for Lebanon, a sunny and exuberant country where she enjoys the best years of her life. In the 1970s, ci... Read more
First Cow (Blu-ray) (2019)
7.2/10
Director: Kelly Reichardt
Starring: Alia Shawkat, John Magaro
A skilled cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seek... Read more
Blueback (2022)
5.8/10
Director: Robert Connolly
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Eric Bana, Radha Mitchell
Follows Abby, a child who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving. When Abby realizes that the fish is under threat, she takes inspirati... Read more
Alcarràs (2022)
7/10
Starring: Josep Abad, Anna Otin
For generations, the Solé family has made a living from the summer harvest of their peach orchard in the Catalan town of Alcarrás. However, after the... Read more
Alexander the Great (1955)
5.9/10
Director: Robert Rossen
Starring: Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom
An epic historical drama of the military leader who conquered most of the known world before he was 30. Richard Burton gives a fine performance as the... Read more