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"
Being Julia (2004)
7/10
Director: Istvan Szabo
Starring: Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon, Bruce Greenwood, Miriam Margolyes
Hell hath no fury like the diva scorned in Istvan Szabo's wonderfully entertaining adaptation of the W. Somerset Maugham novella 'Theatre'. Sparkling... Read more
Beirut (2018)
6.4/10
Director: Brad Anderson
Starring: Larry Pine, Rosamund Pike, Shea Whigham, Mark Pellegrino, Jon Hamm, Dean Norris
In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsibl... Read more
Bekas (2012)
7.5/10
Director: Karzan Kader
Starring: Zamand Taha, Sarwar Fazil
In 1990, two Kurdish orphans catch a glimpse of a 'Superman' film screening and set off to find the hero they believe has the power to fix all their p... Read more
Bel Ami (2012)
5.4/10
Director: Declan Donnellan, Nick Ormerod
Starring: Christina Ricci, Colm Meaney, Kristin Scott Thomas, Uma Thurman, Robert Pattinso...
Robert Pattinson stars in this sumptuous Paris-set period drama based on the novel by Guy de Maupassant which sees a young man seducing his way up the... Read more
Belfast (2021)
7.3/10
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Ciaran Hinds
Belfast, 15 August 1969. Surrounded by sporadic violence and growing danger, nine-year-old Buddy finds himself confronted with the ugly reality of sec... Read more
Belfast (Blu-ray) (2021)
7.3/10
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Ciaran Hinds
Belfast, 15 August 1969. Surrounded by sporadic violence and growing danger, nine-year-old Buddy finds himself confronted with the ugly reality of sec... Read more
Belgravia: Season One (2020)
7.5/10
Starring: Philip Glenister, Tamsin Greig, Harriet Walter, Saskia Reeves, Paul Ritter, Alic...
Follows events when the emerging nouveau riche, including the Trenchard family, rub shoulders with London's established upper classes and when secrets... Read more
Bella (2006)
7.3/10
Director: Alejandro Monteverde
Starring: Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez, Eduardo Verastegui, Ali Landry
After an accident puts an end to his career as a professional athlete, an international soccer star is forced to take work at his brother's Mexican re... Read more
Bellbird (2019)
8.5/10
Director: Hamish Bennett
Starring: Marshall Napier, Annie Whittle, Cohen Holloway
A rural community rallies around a recently widowed farmer to help him cope with his grief. The farmer's son struggles to find his own way. Read more
Belle (2013)
7.4/10
Director: Amma Asante
Starring: Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson, Penelope Wilton, Tom Wilkinson, Matthew Goode,...
"Belle" is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Captain. Raised... Read more