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"
Ushpizin (2005)
7.4/10
Director: Gidi Dar
Starring: Shuli Rand, Michal Bat Sheva Rand, Shaul Mizrahi, Ilan Ganani
Devout Orthodox Jews Moshe and Mali (played by scriptwriter and devout Orthodox Jew Shuli Rand and his real-life wife) are celebrating Sukkot, a time... Read more
Utu (1983)
7.1/10
Director: Geoff Murphy
Starring: Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Tim Elliott
Visually beautiful film set in 1870's New Zealand. After the family and village of a Maori tribesman is wiped out in a senseless raid, the tribesman,... Read more
Utu Redux (1983)
Director: Geoff Murphy
Starring: Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Wi Kuki Kaa, Kelly Johnson, Tim Elliott, Tania Br...
In 1870s New Zealand, Te Wheke (Anzac Wallace), a Maori scout for the colonial troops, finds his tribe massacred by the army he is working for. Anguis... Read more
Vacas (1992)
7.2/10
Director: Julio Medem
Starring: Ana Torrent, Emma Suarez, Carmelo Gomez, Txema Blasco
Director Julio Medem presents a saga spanning over half a century of the twisted goings on between two families in Northern Spain. Carmelo Gomez and K... Read more
Vai (2019)
5.8/10
Director: Becs Arahanga, Amberley Jo Aumua, Matasila Freshwater, Dianna Fuemana, Miria George, Ofa Guttenbeil, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Nicole Whippy, Sharon Whippy
A portmanteau feature film by 9 female Pacific filmmakers and filmed on seven Pacific islands. It is about the journey of empowerment through culture... Read more
Valentino (1977)
6.2/10
Director: Ken Russell
Starring: Carol Kane, Leslie Caron, Michelle Phillips, Rudolf Nureyev, Seymour Cassel, Fel...
In 1926, the tragic and untimely death of silent screen star Rudolph Valentino caused female moviegoers to riot in the streets and in some cases to co... Read more
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
7.2/10
A thief awakens Valerie, just 13, taking earrings left to her by her mother. By morning, the earrings have been returned, Valerie's first period has b... Read more
Valhalla Rising (2009)
6/10
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Starring: Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen stars in this brutal Viking adventure as One-Eye, a mute warrior with supernatural strength who has been held prisoner for years by the... Read more
Valley of Flowers (2005)
7/10
Director: Pan Nalin
Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Milind Soman
An epic tale of love, death and immortality, based on an ancient Himalayan legend. This mesmerizing tale spans two centuries, from the Silk, Spice and... Read more
Vanaja (2006)
7.2/10
Director: Rajnesh Domalpalli
Starring: Urmila Dammannagari, Mamatha Bhukya
A financially troubled fisherman sends his 14 year old daughter Vanaja to work in the local landlady's house, where she hopes to learn Kuchipudi dance... Read more