Research Part 1 of the Drama Genre

Now that the project is coming up closer, we have started more research into the genre of our choice. We have decided on doing a drama because there is a lot of freedom and expression related to this genre. As our research has shown, drama films have a main purpose to move the audience in some way, usually by portraying real issues and struggles. Usually the characters in dramas are normal people and the setting is usually normal reality, rather than alternate universes and other abnormal places. Some of the issues presented are about mental illness, a very prevalent topic affecting millions of people. Drama films such as Still Alice and It's Kind of a Funny Story, capture this perfectly in very different ways. Still Alice has a more serious dramatic undertone while It's Kind of a Funny Story has a more humorous approach. These two films show how very serious issues can be portrayed in different lights. The main characters of dramas are usually likeable so that when something bad happens you feel upset for them and want things to get better. If you can't connect or empathize with the characters than the film isn't as effective and powerful. The plots of the genre can be internal or external but almost always have some hardships. Whether the character is facing inside issues or there are many things happening outside, the plot of a drama film is very, well, dramatic. Without some key issues affecting the characters, it is hard to be moved by anything happening.

 

https://www.filmsite.org/dramafilms.html