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"
Barabbas (1961)
7/10
Director: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews, Vitt...
The epic story of Barabbas (Anthony Quinn), a thief and murderer who is pardoned by the people of Jerusalem instead of Christ. Returning to his life o... Read more
Barbara (2012)
7.2/10
Director: Christian Petzold
Starring: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer Bock, Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Mark Waschke, Chris...
East Germany, 1980. Barbara (Nina Hoss), a young doctor, is starting a new job at a small hospital in the remote countryside. She has been transferred... Read more
Barfly (1987)
7.3/10
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Starring: Alice Krige, Faye Dunaway, Mickey Rourke, Frank Stallone, J C Quinn
Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway are superb in this film, based on Charles Bukowski's writings, which offers insight into the world of the alcoholic, wh... Read more
Barfly ( Blu-ray ) (1987)
7.3/10
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Starring: Alice Krige, Faye Dunaway, Mickey Rourke, Frank Stallone, J C Quinn
Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway are superb in this film, based on Charles Bukowski's writings, which offers insight into the world of the alcoholic, wh... Read more
Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000)
7.1/10
Director: Boon Joon-ho
Starring: Bae Doo-na, Sung-jae Lee
The first film from Korean director Boon Joon-ho ('Memories of Murder', 'The Host') is a dark comedy about a man who has decided dogs are not his best... Read more
Barry Lyndon (1975)
8.1/10
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Ryan O'Neal, Hardy Kruger
How does an Irish lad without prospects become part of 18th-century English nobility? For Barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) the answer is: any way he can! Hi... Read more
Barry Lyndon ( Blu-ray ) (1975)
8.1/10
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Hardy Kruger, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Ryan O'Neal, Diana Koerner, Leon V...
How does an Irish lad without prospects become part of 18th-century English nobility? For Barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) the answer is: any way he can! Hi... Read more
Bartali (2006)
7.5/10
Director: Alberto Negrin
Based on a true-story, this made-for-television feature follows the career of Italian cycling star Gino Bartali known as the Iron Man. When his brothe... Read more
Bathory (2008)
5.9/10
Director: Juraj Jakubisko
Starring: Anna Friel, Franco Nero, Karel Roden
The infamous Countess Erzsebet Bathory, who is said to have maintained youth and beauty into her old age by bathing in the blood of virgins, has her l... Read more
Battle in Heaven (2005)
5.7/10
Director: Carlos Reygadas
Starring: Marcos Hernandez, Anapola Mushkadiz, Bertha Ruiz, David Bornstein
Marcos is the chauffeur of a general with a secret that only he and his wife know - they kidnapped a baby for ransom, and the child died in their care... Read more