Drama
Drama is a very broad genre and includes a variety of sub-genres (explained below). Most films within the drama genre mostly cover the development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Themes such as, alcoholism, infidelity, religion, poverty, class divide, corruption and racial prejudice are often covered. Usually dramas focus on one character who is in conflict at a vital moment in their life and revolve around family life, touching on the emotions of the audience.
Popular drama sub-genres include,
Melodrama: ''uses plots that appeal to the heightened emotions of the audience. Melodramatic plots often deal with "crises of human emotion, failed romance or friendship, strained familial situations, tragedy, illness, neuroses, or emotional and physical hardship'' Titles include, It Happened One Night, Gone With The Wind and Casablanca.
Costume-drama: ''a period piece in which elaborate costumes, sets and properties are featured in order to capture the ambiance of a particular era.'' Titles include, Marie Antoinette, Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice.
Crime-drama: ''Character development based on themes involving criminals, law enforcement and the legal system.'' Titles include, Drive, The Heist and Betrayed.
Comedy-drama: ''is in which there is an equal, or nearly equal balance of humor and serious content.'' Titles include, Happily Ever After, Bad Hero and 10 Years Later.
Our film will also have certain elements of realism.
Social Realism
Social realist films (also known as kitchen sink dramas) are a representative of real life. The stories and people portrayed are everyday characters, usually from working class backgrounds. Films within the social realist genre are typically gritty, urban dramas about the struggle of daily life. Titles include, Fish Tank and Look Back In Anger and Saturday Night, Sunday Morning.
