Genre Research 2
Genre
The drama genre represents films that have realistic elements and real-life scenarios that can be
exaggerated or intensified. This genre is also composed of numerous sub-genres, such as melodramas
or romantic genres.
The drama genre represents films that have realistic elements and real-life scenarios that can be
exaggerated or intensified. This genre is also composed of numerous sub-genres, such as melodramas
or romantic genres.
Genre Conventions - Content
Drama films often contain plots that show various layers of a character or characters and/or
levels of character development. This is often done through major conflicts, internal or external to the
protagonist. Since dramas focus on life situations, they cover a wide range of topics, including current
issues, addictions, violence, and illness. Furthermore, these films tend to be emotionally powerful and
believable. There is also tension throughout the story-line to build up to the plot's climax.
levels of character development. This is often done through major conflicts, internal or external to the
protagonist. Since dramas focus on life situations, they cover a wide range of topics, including current
issues, addictions, violence, and illness. Furthermore, these films tend to be emotionally powerful and
believable. There is also tension throughout the story-line to build up to the plot's climax.
Genre Conventions - Production Techniques
Drama films can sometimes be "period pieces" which are set during specific time frames. The film
would then need to have costumes, makeup, scenery, etc. that portray that time. Also, dramas
represent situations tied to our reality, so as far as production goes, the film would have to be
presented in a way that audiences find recognizable or relatable.
Drama films can sometimes be "period pieces" which are set during specific time frames. The film
would then need to have costumes, makeup, scenery, etc. that portray that time. Also, dramas
represent situations tied to our reality, so as far as production goes, the film would have to be
presented in a way that audiences find recognizable or relatable.
Film sample 1
Titanic (1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCy5WQ9S4c0
Titanic is a romantic drama that circulates around a fictional love story on the Titanic ship. This film
represents a life situation since people in real life fall in love, and the setting was the Titanic, which
did exist, and the climax of it sinking after hitting an iceberg was a real historical event. This film also
is dramatic and emotional, especially because the lovers are of two social classes. This movie has a
sad, intense ending where only Rose makes it out alive as Jack drowns.
represents a life situation since people in real life fall in love, and the setting was the Titanic, which
did exist, and the climax of it sinking after hitting an iceberg was a real historical event. This film also
is dramatic and emotional, especially because the lovers are of two social classes. This movie has a
sad, intense ending where only Rose makes it out alive as Jack drowns.
Film sample 2
The Usual Suspects (1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiXdPolca5w
The Usual Suspects is a drama film that can also fall under the genres of mystery, crime, and
thriller. This film presents a man named Verbal Kint who tells police officers of a criminal that goes by
Keyser Soze, who convinced him and four other men to involve themselves in one of his crimes that
led to a major boat explosion. This film covers the real-life topics of violence and crime, as well as
being a captivating, tension-filled movie with major plot points and a plot twist.
thriller. This film presents a man named Verbal Kint who tells police officers of a criminal that goes by
Keyser Soze, who convinced him and four other men to involve themselves in one of his crimes that
led to a major boat explosion. This film covers the real-life topics of violence and crime, as well as
being a captivating, tension-filled movie with major plot points and a plot twist.
Other Film Examples
- The Godfather (1972)
- Schindler's List (1993)
- Black Swan (2010)
- Raging Bull (1980)
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
- Forrest Gump (1994)
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