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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"

Catherine Cookson: The Man Who Cried (1993)

7.5/10
Director: Michael Whyte
Starring: Ciaran Hinds, Amanda Root, Daniel Massey, Gemma Craven

Abel Mason is a man caught in a loveless marriage with a harridan wife who constantly berates him and beats their son Dick. When the one woman he love... Read more

Catherine The Great (2019)

6.2/10
Director: Philip Martin
Starring: Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke, Gina McKee, Kevin McNally, Clive Russell, Richard Ro...

Amidst scandal, intrigue and immense conflict, Russian Czarina Catherine the Great (Dame Helen Mirren) develops a unique and devoted relationship with... Read more

Celeste (2018)

7.4/10
Director: Ben Hackworth
Starring: Radha Mitchell, Thomas Cocquerel, Nadine Garner, Odessa Young

A renowned opera diva who retired early to live on a crumbling estate in the rainforest is set to return to the stage for her final performance. Read more

Celia (1989)

6.9/10
Director: Ann Turner
Starring: Mary-Anne Fahey, Nicholas Eadie, Rebecca Smart, Victoria Longley

An unusual but captivating tale of a young girl's fears and fantasies that triumphs over considerable odds in telling us something fresh about the mag... Read more

Cemetery Junction (2010)

6.9/10
Director: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Starring: Emily Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones, Christian Cooke, Tom Hughes, Matthe...

Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, 'Cemetery Junction' is a nostalgic coming-of-age comedy set in 1970s Reading, where three... Read more

Centre Stage (2000)

1.6/10
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Starring: Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Susan May Pratt, Peter Gallagher

Starring Peter Gallagher ("American Beauty") and some of the world's greatest dance talent, this follows the hopes and dreams of a tight-knit group of... Read more

Centurion (2010)

6.4/10
Director: Neil Marshall
Starring: Liam Cunningham, Ulrich Thomsen, David Morrissey, Dominic West, Imogen Poots, Ol...

Set in 117 A.D., this historical action adventure centers on the brutal war between Roman soldiers and Celtic Pict tribesmen. Roman warrior Quintus Di... Read more

Certified Copy (2010)

7.3/10
Director: Abbas Kiarostami
Starring: Juliette Binoche, William Shimell

From the acclaimed Iranian director of 'Taste of Cherry' comes the story of a couples apparent chance meeting in beautiful Tuscany which provocativel... Read more

Chabrol Collection: Vol. 1 ( Bad Girls / The Unfaithful Wife / This Man Must Die / The Butcher ) (2013)

Director: Claude Chabrol
Starring: Jacqueline Sassard, Jean Yanne, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Bouquet, Stephane...

Celebrated member of the 1950s and 60s French New Wave, alongside filmmakers Truffaut, Rohmer, Godard, Demy, Varda, Bazin and Rivette, prolific auteur... Read more

Challengers (2024)

7.3/10
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Starring: Zendaya , Josh O'Connor

Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of hi... Read more