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"
Tokyo Story (1953)
8.2/10
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Starring: Chishu Ryu, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara
Aka "Tokyo Monogatari". One of the legendary classics of humanist cinema tells the simple, sad story of an elderly couple who travel to Tokyo to visit... Read more
Tokyo Twilight (1957)
8.1/10
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Starring: Setsuko Hara, Chishu Ryu, Isuzu Yamada, Teiji Takahashi
Two sisters find out the existence of their long-lost mother, but the younger cannot take the truth of being abandoned as a child. Read more
Tolkien (2019)
6.8/10
Director: Dome Karukoski
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi
As a young student, J.R.R. Tolkien finds love, friendship and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts. Their brotherhood soon strengthen... Read more
Tom Brown's School Days (1940)
6.8/10
Director: Robert Stevens, Robert Stevenson
Starring: Freddie Bartholomew, Cedric Hardwicke, Gale Storm
The engrossing saga of Tom's exploits in a boy's school that seems like a hell-house until he improves things. Freddie Bartholomew, Cedric Hardwicke.... Read more
Tom White (2004)
6.6/10
Director: Alkinos Tsilimidos
Starring: Colin Friels, Rachael Blake, Dan Spielman, Bill Hunter, David Field
Written by acclaimed Australian playwright Daniel Keene, this psychological drama stars Colin Friels as a middle class architectural draughtsman on th... Read more
Tomboy (2011)
7.4/10
Director: Celine Sciamma
Starring: Zoe Heran, Malonn Levana
Critically acclaimed French drama about a 10-year-old girl who assumes a male identity to fit in when her family move to a small village. The film has... Read more
Tommaso (2019)
6.1/10
Director: Abel Ferrara
Starring: Willem Dafoe
The story of an American artist living in Rome with his young European wife Nikki and their 3-year-old daughter, Dee Dee. Read more
Tommy's Honour (2016)
6.1/10
Director: Jason Connery
Starring: Sam Neill, Peter Mullan, Jack Lowden, Ophelia Lovibond
In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of Tommy's Honour - an intimate, powerfully mov... Read more
Tomorrow When The War Began (2010)
6.2/10
Director: Stuart Beattie
Starring: Caitlin Stasey
When their country is invaded and their families are taken, eight unlikely teenagers band together to fight. Read more
Tomorrow When The War Began (Blu-ray) (2010)
6.2/10
Director: Stuart Beattie
Starring: Caitlin Stasey
When their country is invaded and their families are taken, eight unlikely teenagers band together to fight. Read more