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"
Atlantis: Season 2 (2014)
7.7/10
Starring: Mark Addy, Robert Emms, Sarah Parish
Far from home, Jason washes up on the shores of the ancient and mysterious city of Atlantis. Read more
Atlantis: The Legend Begins (2013)
6.6/10
Starring: Mark Addy, Robert Emms, Sarah Parish
Far from home, Jason washes up on the shores of the ancient and mysterious city of Atlantis. Read more
Atomised (2006)
6.6/10
Director: Oskar Roehler
Starring: Moritz Bleibtreu, Franka Potente
Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, this movie focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexua... Read more
Atonement (2007)
7.8/10
Director: Joe Wright
Starring: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave, Brenda Blethyn
Based on the acclaimed novel by Ian McEwan ('Enduring Love', 'The Comfort of Strangers'), this epic war-time romance is one of the finest studies of f... Read more
Atonement ( Blu-ray ) (2007)
7.8/10
Director: Joe Wright
Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Vanessa Redgrave, Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, S...
Based on the acclaimed novel by Ian McEwan ('Enduring Love', 'The Comfort of Strangers'), this epic war-time romance is one of the finest studies of f... Read more
Attila the Hun (2000)
Director: Richard Lowry
Starring: Powers Boothe, Gerard Butler, Tim Curry, Simmone Jade MacKinnon
The most feared man to ever exist, Attila was king of the Huns in the fifth century and during his reign he united the various tribes of barbarians to... Read more
Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987)
8/10
Director: Louis Malle
Starring: Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejto, Francine Racette
'Goodbye, Children'. Louis Malle returns to the days of the German occupation during World War II to recount the story of friendship between two schoo... Read more
August (1995)
6.6/10
Director: Anthony Hopkins
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Kate Burton, Gawn Grainger
For his directorial debut Anthony Hopkins tackles Anton Chekhov's classic 'Uncle Vanya'. He also stars in the film, playing a gentleman living on a Br... Read more
August Rush (2007)
7.5/10
Director: Kirsten Sheridan
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Terrence Howard, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Keri Russell, Robin Wil...
After escaping an orphanage, young musical prodigy Evan (Freddie Highmore) makes a living on the New York City streets working as a busker for the Wiz... Read more
August: Osage County (2013)
7.2/10
Director: John Wells
Starring: Chris Cooper, Dermot Mulroney, Ewan McGregor, Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Mer...
"August: Osage County" tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged... Read more