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"
A Tale of Love And Desire (2021)
6.8/10
Follows Ahmed, a 18-year old, French of Algerian origin, who meets Farah, a young Tunisian girl. He discovers a collection of sensual and erotic Arab... Read more
The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain (2021)
6.8/10
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough, Toby Jones, Hayley Squires...
English artist Louis Wain rises to prominence at the end of the 19th century for his surreal cat paintings that seemed to reflect his declining sanity... Read more
Leonardo: Season 1 (2021)
7.2/10
Starring: Aidan Turner, Freddie Highmore, James D'Arcy
The series recounts Leonardo da Vinci's extraordinary life through the works that made him famous, through the stories hidden within those works, reve... Read more
Langauge Lessons (2021)
Starring: Mark Duplass
A Spanish teacher and her student develop an unexpected friendship. Read more
The Pursuit of Love (2021)
6.7/10
Starring: Lily James, Dominic West, Emily Mortimer, Dolly Wells, Shazad Latif, Andrew Scot...
Set in Europe before World War II, the story follows the adventures of charismatic, fearless Linda Radlett and her best friend/cousin Fanny Logan. Con... Read more
Escape From Mogadishu (2021)
7/10
Starring: Zo In-Sung
In 1991 war-torn Somalia the personnel and the families of both the South Korean and the North Korean embassies have the same goal: to escape from Mog... Read more
Benedetta (2021)
6.7/10
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Starring: Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling, Lambert Wilson, Olivier Rabourdin, Clotilde...
A 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a companion, and the relationship between the two... Read more
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring: Tony Leung (Chiu Wai), Awkwafina Nora Lum, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Yeoh, Tsai Chi...
Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization. Read more
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Blu-ray) (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring: Tony Leung (Chiu Wai), Awkwafina Nora Lum, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Yeoh, Tsai Chi...
Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization. Read more
The Man In The Basement (2021)
5.6/10
Director: Philippe Le Guay
Starring: Francois Cluzet, Jeremie Renier, Berenice Bejo, Jonathan Zaccai, Patrick Descamp...
Simon and Helen live in Paris together, they decide to sell a basement in their building. The man who buys it has a troubled past and the couple's lif... Read more