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"
Fat City (1972)
7.4/10
Director: John Huston
Starring: Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell
Director John Huston's downbeat boxing drama is an overlooked gem, as a down-and-out fighter, Stacy Keach, tries to overcome alcoholism and get back i... Read more
Father (1989)
6.9/10
Director: John Power
Starring: Carol Drinkwater, Julia Blake, Max von Sydow
A man well-settled into the autumn of his life, Joe Mueller (Max von Sydow) is lovingly supported by his daughter Anne (Carol Drinkwater) and her husb... Read more
father (Apa) (1966)
7.2/10
Director: Istvan Szabo
A boy in Budapest lost his father in 1945, when he was the age of six. He does not remember much of the father but fantasize that he performed various... Read more
Father of My Children (2009)
6.7/10
Director: Mia Hansen-Love
Starring: Chiara Caselli, Alice de Lencquesaing, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
One of the great discoveries at Cannes (Winner - Un Certain Regard - Special Jury Prize), as well as New Directors/New Films and the Toronto Film Fest... Read more
Father Stu (2022)
6.4/10
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Malcolm McDowell
Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption. Read more
Fathers & Daughters (2015)
7/10
Director: Gabriele Muccino
Starring: Russell Crowe, Aaron Paul, Amanda Seyfried, Diane Kruger, Quvenzhane Wallis, Bru...
A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to fo... Read more
Faults (2014)
6.7/10
Director: Riley Stearns
Starring: Leland Orser, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lance Reddick, Chris Ellis
Washed-up and broke, an author whose books on mind control were once respected reluctantly helps a couple in deprogramming their daughter from the con... Read more
Faust (2011)
6.7/10
Director: Alexander Sokurov
Starring: Hanna Schygulla, Georg Friedrich, Johannes Zeiler, Isolda Dychauk, Anton Adasins...
Aleksandr Sokurov directs this German-language adaptation of the classic tale about a man who sells his soul to the Devil. The story, woven into the f... Read more
Faust (Blu-ray) (2011)
6.6/10
Director: Alexander Sokurov
Starring: Hanna Schygulla, Georg Friedrich, Johannes Zeiler, Isolda Dychauk, Anton Adasins...
Aleksandr Sokurov directs this German-language adaptation of the classic tale about a man who sells his soul to the Devil. The story, woven into the f... Read more
Fear Is The Key (Blu-ray) (1972)
6.3/10
Director: Michael Tuchner
Starring: Barry Newman, Suzy Kendall, John Vernon, Ben Kingsley, Ray McAnally
A man is in radio contact with his family when their airplane is shot down. He wants those responsible and becomes a criminal to get a job as deep sea... Read more