A drama film is a film that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. UserScottandrewhutchins: http//enwikipediaorg/w/indexphp?title=Characterization&diff=next&oldid=157919139 --> Characterization is a process of conveying Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, crime and corruption put the characters in conflict with themselves, others, society and even natural phenomena. [1]
This film genre can be contrasted with an action film which relies on fast-paced action, and physical conflict but superficial character development. Action movies are a Film genre where action sequences such as fights, Shootouts Stunts Car chases or explosions either take precedence [2] All film genres can include dramatic elements, but typically, films considered drama films focus mainly on the drama of the main issue.
Some of the top drama films include The Godfather (1972), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966), Schindler's List (1993), and Shichinin no samurai (1954). The Godfather is a 1972 Crime drama film based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Mario Puzo and directed The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American Drama film, written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the Stephen King The Good the Bad and the Ugly ( Il Buono il Brutto il Cattivo) is a 1966 Italian epic Spaghetti western film directed Schindler's List is a Biographical film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian. is a 1954 Japanese film co-written edited and directed by Akira Kurosawa. [3]
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Sub-genres
Dramatic films include a very large spectrum of film genres. Because of the large number of drama films, these movies have been sub-categorized:
- Romantic drama - The drama is provided by the romance between the characters and external factors that try to destroy it. While most films have some aspect of romance between characters (at least as a Subplot) a romance film can be loosely defined as any Film in which the central
- Crime drama and Legal drama - Character development based on themes involving criminals, law enforcement and the legal system. The police procedural is a sub-genre of the mystery story which attempts to convincingly depict the activities of a Police force as they investigate Crimes A legal drama is a work of dramatic Fiction about crime and civil litigation
- Historical drama (epic) (including War drama) - Films that focus on dramatic events in history. The historical drama is a Film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous persons War film is a Film genre concerned with Warfare usually about naval, air or land battles sometimes focusing instead on
- Biographical drama (biopic) - Films that focus on true stories of real people. A biographical motion picture &mdash often shortened to biopic &mdash is a film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or people [1]
Early film
From the silent era to the 1950s, Dramas were tools to teach the audience. Films like The Grapes of Wrath (1940) show the effects of the depression. The Grapes of Wrath ( 1940) is a American Drama film directed by John Ford. Citizen Kane (1941) was said by Orson Welles to not be a biography of William Randolph Hearst, but a composite of many people from that era. Citizen Kane ( 1941) is an American Dramatic film, and the first Feature film directed by Orson Welles, who also co-authored For other people named William Randolph Hearst see William Randolph Hearst (disambiguation William Randolph Hearst I (April 29 1863 &ndash
1950s
In the 1950s, began a rise in well-known dramatic actors. Glenn Ford, James Dean, Bette Davis, and Marilyn Monroe were notable dramatic actors. Gwyllyn Samuel Newton "Glenn" Ford ( May 1, 1916 &ndash August 30, 2006) was a Canadian -born American James Byron Dean ( February 8 1931 &ndash September 30 1955) was a two-time Oscar -nominated American Film Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5 1908 – October 6 1989 was an American actress of Film, Television and Theatre. Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson, June 1 1926 &ndash August 5 1962 baptized Norma Dramatic Films focused on character relationships and development. All About Eve (1950) focused on women, and their relationship with men. All About Eve is a Drama film, written and directed by Joseph L Rebel Without a Cause (1955) displayed teenage angst. Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray that tells the story of a rebellious teenager played by James Dean, Films like 12 Angry Men (1957) and Anatomy of a Murder (1959) show the inner workings of a courtroom. Anatomy of a Murder is an American Trial court Drama film directed by Otto Preminger and written by Wendell Mayes based The 1950s was the debut of Akira Kurosawa, and films such as Rashomon (1950) and Seven Samurai (1954). is a 1950 Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa, working in close collaboration with Cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa. is a 1954 Japanese film co-written edited and directed by Akira Kurosawa. other movies were very well wrtten
1960s
The 1960s brought politically driven dramas focusing on war, such as Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), and The Manchurian Candidate (1962). Judgment at Nuremberg (released in the UK as Judgement at Nuremberg) ( 1961) is a fictionalized film account of the post- World For the novel by Richard Condon, see The Manchurian Candidate. Sports dramas became inspiration such as The Hustler (1961) and Downhill Racer (1969). The Hustler is a 1961 American Drama film. It tells the story of small-time pool hustler, "Fast Eddie" Felson and his desire to prove Downhill Racer was a 1969 Film directed by American director Michael Ritchie in his film debut
1970s
During the 1970s, modern dramatic directors made some of their first films. Francis Ford Coppola directed The Godfather (1972). Francis Ford "Frank" Coppola (born April 7, 1939) is a five-time Academy Award -winning American Film director, The Godfather is a 1972 Crime drama film based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Mario Puzo and directed Martin Scorsese directed Taxi Driver (1976), Mean Streets (1973), and musical drama New York, New York (1977). Taxi Driver is a film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. Mean Streets ( 1973) is an early Martin Scorsese film starring Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel. New York New York is a musical - Drama Film directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 1977. Sylvester Stallone created one of the most successful sports drama franchises Rocky (1976) and also directed the sequel Rocky II (1979). Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone (born July 6 1946 is an American Actor, director, producer and Screenwriter. Rocky is a 1976 Film written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G Rocky II is the 1979 sequel to Rocky, a motion picture in which an unknown boxer had been given a chance to go the distance In addition, in sports drama were films that focused on the struggle of athletes such as Brian's Song (1970), and The Longest Yard (1974). Brian's Song is a 1971 made-for-TV movie recalling the details of the life of Brian Piccolo (played by James Caan) a white The Longest Yard is a 1974 Film about inmates at a prison who play American football against their guards War films and specifically World War II films were produced, giving the most realistic adaptation of the war seen in films at that time. Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970), Patton (1970), and Apocalypse Now (1979), which all show the trials and hardships of war, are still considered classic war films. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Patton (UK Patton Lust for Glory) is a 1970 biography drama War film, which tells the story of General George S
1980s
In the 1980s, dramatic film put emphasis on highly emotional themes. Do the Right Thing (1989), Spike Lee's debut film, and The Color Purple (1985) were full character studies of African American culture and history. "Do the Right Thing" is also an Australian anti-litter campaign The Color Purple is an acclaimed 1982 Epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker. War dramas again played a big part as Platoon (1986) showed the horrors of Vietnam. Platoon is a 1986 Vietnam War film written and directed by Oliver Stone and starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger Das Boot (1981) focused on the German viewpoint of World War II. Das Boot (das boːt German for The Boat) is a 1981 feature film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, adapted from a novel of the same Drama, with a science fiction edge was a theme when Steven Spielberg directed E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Ridley Scott directed Blade Runner (1982). Steven Allan Spielberg, KBE (Hon (born December 18 1946 is an American Film director, Screenwriter and producer. This article is about the 1982 film For the term "ET" which redirects here see ET. Blade Runner is a 1982 American Science fiction Film, directed by Ridley Scott.
1990s
During the 1990s Drama was put into epic proportion when films like Goodfellas (1990) came out. Goodfellas (also spelled GoodFellas) is an Academy Award winning 1990 Crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese The Shawshank Redemption (1994) had strong themes of hope, as did Schindler's List (1993). The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American Drama film, written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the Stephen King Schindler's List is a Biographical film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian. Dramas also took a turn with thrillers like, Fight Club (1999), American Beauty (1999), and Leon (1994). Fight Club is a 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk, chronicling the experiences of an anonymous Protagonist who is struggling with a growing discomfort American Beauty is a 1999 Drama film set in modern American Suburbia. Léon (also known as The Professional and Léon The Professional) is a French 1994 action drama Film Race relationships were a theme in American History X (1998), and the AIDs epidemic and discrimination were the focus of Philadelphia (1993). American History X is an Academy Award -nominated 1998 film directed by Tony Kaye. Philadelphia is a 1993 Film revolving around HIV / AIDS, Homosexuality and prevailing attitudes concerning gays and homophobia Comedy-drama was featured with films like Jerry Maguire (1996) and Barton Fink (1991). Comedy-drama, also called dramedy and dramatic-comedy, is a style of Television and movies in which there is an equal or nearly equal balance Jerry Maguire is a 1996 American comedy-drama film starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr Barton Fink is a 1991 Film by Joel and Ethan Coen. It tells the story of Barton Fink ( John Turturro) a young intense and rather awkward writer
2000s
In the 2000s, biopics such as Ali (2001), Frida (2002), Ray (2004), and Walk the Line (2005) have become popular among filmmakers, particularly those seeking critical acclaim such as Academy Awards. A biographical motion picture &mdash often shortened to biopic &mdash is a film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or people Ali is a 2001 American Biographical film directed by Michael Mann. Frida is a 2002 biographical film which depicts the professional and private life of the surrealist Mexican painter Frida Kahlo Ray is a 2004 Biographical film focusing on thirty years of the life of legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. Walk the Line is a 2005 American biographical Drama film, directed by James Mangold and based on the life of country "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Gladiator (2000) is an epic dramatic film, along with Master and Commander (2003). Gladiator is a 2000 Epic film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen Master and Commander is an historical naval novel by Patrick O'Brian. The Gulf War and similar skirmishes were an inspiration for dramatic films in movies like Black Hawk Down (2001) and Jarhead (2005). Black Hawk Down is a 2001 Academy Award -winning War film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down a Jarhead is a 2005 Film based on US Marine Anthony Swofford 's 2003 Gulf War Memoir
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