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"
Immoral Tales (1974)
5.7/10
Director: Walerian Borowczyk
Starring: Fabrice Luchini, Lise Danvers, Paloma Picasso, Charlotte Alexandra
Acclaimed by arthouse erotica fans for his unique surrealist vision, the controversial director Walerian Borowczyk ('The Beast') explores the many fac... Read more
Immortal Beloved (1994)
7.5/10
Director: Bernard Rose
Starring: Gary Oldman, Isabella Rossellini, Jeroen Krabbe
This bio of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven (Gary Oldman) focuses on a mysterious letter he wrote to one of three women. Filmed in and around Prague, it... Read more
Impact (1949)
7/10
Director: Arthur Lubin
Starring: Charles Coburn, Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Tony Barrett
A classic noir plot sees a wealthy industrialist the target of a murder plot hatched by his two-timing wife and her lover. When the plan goes wrong th... Read more
Imperium (2016)
6.5/10
Director: Daniel Ragussis
Starring: Toni Collette, Daniel Radcliffe, Nestor Carbonell, Sam Trammell, Tracy Letts, De...
Radcliffe is Nate Foster, a quiet classical-music fan and loner of an FBI agent who was instrumental in getting an Islamic extremist to open up about... Read more
Imperium (Blu-ray) (2016)
6.5/10
Director: Daniel Ragussis
Starring: Toni Collette, Daniel Radcliffe, Nestor Carbonell, Sam Trammell, Tracy Letts, De...
Radcliffe is Nate Foster, a quiet classical-music fan and loner of an FBI agent who was instrumental in getting an Islamic extremist to open up about... Read more
In A Better World (2010)
7.7/10
Director: Susanne Bier
Starring: Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm
The winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, this acclaimed drama from Denmark concerns two families struggling to cope with their problems.... Read more
In a Lonely Place (1950)
8/10
Director: Nicholas Ray
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, Frank Lovejoy
Humphrey Bogart stars in this hard hitting drama about an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who is prone to violence and is accused of murder. Gloria G... Read more
In a Relationship (2018)
5.4/10
Director: Sam Boyd
Starring: Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Dree Hemingway, Patrick Gibson
During a summer in Los Angeles, long-term couple Owen and Hallie may be breaking up. And just as their relationship reaches a turning point, Matt and... Read more
In America (2002)
7.8/10
Director: Jim Sheridan
Starring: Samantha Morton, Paddy Considine, Djimon Hounsou
Moving (and loosely autobiographical) drama from director Jim Sheridan ("In the Name of the Father") and his screenwriting daughters Naomi and Kirsten... Read more
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In Bloom (2013)
7.7/10
Director: Nana Ekvtimishvili, Simon Groß
Starring: Lika Babluani, Mariam Bokeria, Zurab Gogaladze
Set in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi in 1992. Friends Eka and Natia look to leave childhood behind as they ignore societal customs and work to escap... Read more