Genre Research Part 1

 Our genre for our project is Drama which focuses on the realistic and emotional development of characters and their relationships. It typically explores human experiences, conflicts and emotions, aiming to evoke empathy and provoke thought and audience. Common elements include emotional depth and relatable characters. Emotional depth is the heart of the drama, and explores human emotions to connect with the audience, and the relatable characters can be related to the audience as well as certain people can see themselves in certain characters. Frequent techniques can include dialogue heavy scenes and close-ups, as well as mise en scene. Narratives usually include conflict, and within that conflict there is personal, interpersonal and external conflicts.

To start off popular drama movies from the 1920-30s is The Kid which is about how a tramp adopts and raises a boy. The importance is how the film blends comedy with profound emotional depth. Nosferatu is about a vampire Count Orlok who preys on the town of wisborg. The importance is while it is categorized as horror, it still contains elements through exploration of fear, isolation, and the devastating impact of an external threat on a community. Flaming youth is about capturing the spirit of the roaring twenties. The importance is it was significant for its candid portrayal of post war societal changes. The Gold Rush is a silent comedy drama about a prospector named tramp searching for gold. The importance is the film exemplifies Chaplins ability to weave poignant dramatic moments into a comedic narrative. Flesh and the Devil (Clarence Brown) is about two childhood friends who fall for the same woman, which leads to betrayal and rivalry. The importance is the film was noted for its intense romantic melodrama and exploration of passion and jealousy. 7th Heaven (Frank Borzage) tells the story of a street sweeper who rescues a protistitute and their subsequent romance amidst the backdrop of war. The importance is the film was praised for its romanticism and emotional sincerity. The wind (Victor Sjostrom) is a pyschological drama about a young woman who moves to the African plains and is driven to the brink of madness by the isolation. The Crowd (King Vidor) is a realistic portrayal of a life of an ordinary man in New York City. The Last Laugh (F.W. Murnau) is the story of an aging htel doorman who is demoted to washroom attendant, and the profound shame and despair he experiences. Way Down East (D.W. griffith) is the tale of a naive country girl who is deceived by a wealthy trickster.

Some Subgenres of Drama include melodrama, romantic drama, psychological drama, social drama, historical drama, and legal drama. Melodrama is exaggerated emotions, heightened conflicts, and often a clear distinction between good and evil and an example is Imitation of life. Romantic drama focuses on the development of romantic relationships and an example is Casablanca. Psychological Drama is the inner lives of characters, exploring their thoughts, motivations and mental states and an example is A Streetcar Named Desire. Social Drama is societal issues, injustices, and the impact of social structures on individuals and communities and an example is The grapes of Wrath. Historical Drama is a specific historical period and explore significant events blended with dramatic interpretation and an example is Lawrence of Arabia. Legal Drama is on the legal system, featuring mainly courtroom scenes, and an example is To Kill A Mockingbird.


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