Drama Genre Movie

A Drama Genre Movie is a fiction film genre that is a drama fiction (which emphasizes emotion-driven stories, typically dealing with realistic characters, situations, and settings).

• Context:
  • It can (typically) include Human Emotion Exploration and [[Social Issue] Exploration]s.
  • It can (typically) emphasize Realistic Dialogue and authentic Human Interactions.
  • It can (often) focus on Character Development and the intricate dynamics of Personal Relationships.
  • It can (often) utilize a Slower-Paced Narrative (to delve deeper into character psyche and emotional states).
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  • It can range from being a Psychological Drama to a Sociopolitical Drama, depending on thematic focus.
  • It can range from being a Character-Driven Drama to a Plot-Driven Drama, depending on narrative emphasis.
  • It can range from being a Intimate Drama to a Epic Drama, depending on story scope.
  • It can range from being a Contemporary Drama to a Period Drama, depending on temporal setting.
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  • It can explore Moral Dilemmas (faced by characters).
  • It can explore Ethical Choices (faced by characters).
  • It can serve as a Societal Reflective Mirror (highlighting prevalent issues and moral questions).
  • It can utilize Realistic Cinematography to enhance emotional authenticity.
  • It can incorporate Method Acting techniques to achieve deeper character portrayals.
  • It can employ minimalist soundtracks to emphasize dramatic moments.
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• Example(s):
  • Classic Drama Films, such as:
    • "Rebel Without A Cause" (1955), exploring teenage alienation and family dynamics.
    • "On the Waterfront" (1954), examining corruption and moral courage.
    • "The Graduate" (1967), depicting post-college disillusionment and generational conflict.
  • Family Drama Films, such as:
    • "Ordinary People" (1980), exploring family trauma and healing.
    • "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979), examining divorce and custody battles.
    • "Little Women" (2019), depicting sisterly bonds and coming-of-age struggles.
  • Social Drama Films, such as:
    • "Do the Right Thing" (1989), addressing racial tensions and social justice.
    • "Philadelphia" (1993), tackling discrimination and human rights.
    • "Moonlight" (2016), exploring identity, sexuality, and personal growth.
  • Psychological Drama Films, such as:
    • "A Beautiful Mind" (2001), portraying mental illness and genius.
    • "Whiplash" (2014), examining obsession and the pursuit of excellence.
    • "The Father" (2020), depicting the experience of dementia and aging.
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  • The Dig (2021 Film).
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Comedy Films, which primarily aim to entertain and amuse through humor rather than focusing on serious content.
  • Action Movies, which are characterized by fast-paced sequences and high-stakes scenarios, prioritizing spectacle over in-depth emotional exploration.
  • Horror Films, which focus on creating fear and suspense rather than emotional depth.
  • Dramatic Operas, which express drama through musical performance rather than realistic dialogue.
  • Experimental Films, which may prioritize artistic expression over narrative coherence.
• See: Radio, Science Fiction Film, Television Show, Narrative, Fiction, Docudrama, Humour, Soap Opera, Police Procedural, Political Drama, Legal Drama, Historical Drama.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ Wikipedia. (2024). “Drama (film and television)." Retrieved 2024-04-29 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama_(film_and_television).
  • QUOTE: "In film and television, 'drama' is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone, focusing on in-depth character development, complex interpersonal relationships, and social issues."

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama_(film_and_television) Retrieved:2024-4-29.
  • In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject matter, or they combine a drama's otherwise serious tone with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent (mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, drama is a mode distinct from novels, short stories, and narrative poetry or songs. In the modern era, before the birth of cinema or television, "drama" within theatre was a type of play that was neither a comedy nor a tragedy. It is this narrower sense that the film and television industries, along with film studies, adopted. “Radio drama" has been used in both senses—originally transmitted in a live performance, it has also been used to describe the more high-brow and serious end of the dramatic output of radio.

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