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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• Examples:
  • Classic Drama Films, such as:
    • Social Commentarys, such as:
      • On the Waterfront (1954), examining corruption and moral courage.
      • Rebel Without A Cause (1955), exploring teenage alienation and family dynamics.
      • 12 Angry Men (1957), depicting justice system and prejudice.
      • To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), addressing racial injustice and moral integrity.
    • Coming of Ages, such as:
      • The Graduate (1967), depicting post-college disillusionment and generational conflict.
      • Dead Poets Society (1989), exploring personal freedom and societal pressures.
      • Stand By Me (1986), examining childhood friendship and loss of innocence.
  • Family Drama Films, such as:
    • Parental Relationships, such as:
      • Ordinary People (1980), exploring family trauma and healing.
      • Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), examining divorce and custody battles.
      • Terms of Endearment (1983), portraying mother-daughter bonds and terminal illness.
      • The Joy Luck Club (1993), depicting generational gaps and cultural identity.
    • Sibling Dynamics, such as:
      • Little Women (2019), depicting sisterly bonds and coming-of-age struggles.
      • Rain Man (1988), exploring brotherly relationships and neurodiversity.
      • The Fighter (2010), examining family loyalty and personal ambition.
  • Social Drama Films, such as:
    • Social Justices, such as:
      • Do the Right Thing (1989), addressing racial tensions and social justice.
      • Philadelphia (1993), tackling discrimination and human rights.
      • Milk (2008), portraying civil rights movement and political activism.
      • Spotlight (2015), investigating institutional corruption and moral responsibility.
    • Identity Explorations, such as:
      • Moonlight (2016), exploring identity, sexuality, and personal growth.
      • Roma (2018), examining class dynamics and personal dignity.
      • Marriage Story (2019), depicting relationship dissolution and self-discovery.
  • Psychological Drama Films, such as:
    • Mental Healths, such as:
      • A Beautiful Mind (2001), portraying mental illness and genius.
      • The Father (2020), depicting dementia and aging.
      • Girl, Interrupted (1999), exploring psychiatric treatment and recovery.
      • Silver Linings Playbook (2012), examining mental health stigma and healing relationships.
    • Obsession Studys, such as:
      • Whiplash (2014), examining obsession and excellence pursuit.
      • Black Swan (2010), portraying artistic perfection and psychological breakdown.
      • The Wrestler (2008), exploring professional obsession and personal cost.
  • Workplace Drama Films, such as:
    • Professional Ethicss, such as:
      • The Insider (1999), exploring corporate whistleblowing and moral choices.
      • Margin Call (2011), examining financial crisis and ethical decisions.
    • Career Journeys, such as:
      • Up in the Air (2009), depicting professional isolation and human connection.
      • The Devil Wears Prada (2006), exploring career ambition and personal values.
  • Period Drama Films, such as:
    • Historical Events, such as:
      • The King's Speech (2010), depicting royal duty and personal struggle.
      • Schindler's List (1993), examining moral courage during historical tragedy.
    • Cultural Eras, such as:
      • The Age of Innocence (1993), portraying societal constraints and forbidden love.
      • Atonement (2007), exploring class distinctions and wartime separation.
  • Animated Drama Films, such as:
    • Philosophical Animations, such as:
      • Waking Life (2001), exploring consciousness and reality.
      • A Scanner Darkly (2006), examining identity and surveillance society.
    • Personal Journeys, such as:
      • Persepolis (2007), depicting cultural identity and coming of age.
      • Waltz with Bashir (2008), processing war trauma and memory.
      • Grave of the Fireflies (1988), portraying war impact on civilian life.
  • International Drama Films, such as:
    • European Cinemas, such as:
      • Cinema Paradiso (1988), exploring nostalgia and cultural memory.
      • Three Colors Trilogy (1993-1994), examining human connection and political freedom.
    • Asian Cinemas, such as:
      • In the Mood for Love (2000), depicting restrained emotions and social propriety.
      • Tokyo Story (1953), exploring generational relationships and societal change.
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  • Crime Drama Films, such as:
    • Classic Crime Dramas, such as:
      • The Godfather (1972), exploring organized crime and family loyalty.
      • Mean Streets (1973), examining small-time crime and moral conscience.
      • Serpico (1973), depicting police corruption and moral integrity.
      • Dog Day Afternoon (1975), portraying bank robbery and human desperation.
    • Police Dramas, such as:
      • Prince of the City (1981), exploring police corruption and moral redemption.
      • Bad Lieutenant (1992), examining moral decay and spiritual crisis.
      • L.A. Confidential (1997), depicting institutional corruption and police ethics.
      • Training Day (2001), portraying police misconduct and moral choices.
    • Neo-Noir Crime Dramas, such as:
      • Chinatown (1974), exploring systemic corruption and moral darkness.
      • Blue Velvet (1986), examining suburban crime and psychological horror.
      • Miller's Crossing (1990), depicting gangster loyalty and moral ambiguity.
      • The Usual Suspects (1995), portraying criminal deception and narrative complexity.
    • Psychological Crime Dramas, such as:
      • Taxi Driver (1976), exploring urban alienation and vigilante justice.
      • Thief (1981), examining professional criminal and personal redemption.
      • Heat (1995), depicting criminal profession and personal cost.
      • A History of Violence (2005), portraying past crime and identity crisis.
    • Social Crime Dramas, such as:
      • Once Upon a Time in America (1984), examining criminal history and personal regret.
      • City of God (2002), depicting youth crime and societal violence.
      • American Gangster (2007), exploring drug trade and social impact.
      • The Departed (2006), portraying undercover work and divided loyalty.
    • British Crime Dramas, such as:
      • Get Carter (1971), examining revenge crime and family honor.
      • The Long Good Friday (1980), depicting criminal empire and political change.
      • Layer Cake (2004), exploring drug business and criminal hierarchy.
      • Legend (2015), portraying organized crime in 1960s London.
    • Asian Crime Dramas, such as:
      • The Killer (1989), examining hitman code and moral honor.
      • Infernal Affairs (2002), depicting police infiltration and criminal identity.
      • A Bittersweet Life (2005), exploring gangster loyalty and personal conviction.
      • Drug War (2012), portraying drug enforcement and moral compromise.
  • Biographical Drama Film, ...
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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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