GENRE RESEARCH BY LEILA

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DRAMA
 GENRE: DRAMA

Drama film is a genre that relies on the emotional and relational

development of realistic characters. While Drama film relies heavily on
this kind of development, dramatic themes play a large role in the plot
as well. Often, these dramatic themes are taken from intense, real life
issues.

Reference; https://thescriptlab.com/screenplay/genre/952-drama/
 DRAMA GENRE...

The drama genre of film is shown to portray an element of real life

issues at hand taking centre role of the storyline and how this may
effect people within the film also, they may include an ENIGMA or
plot twist.

This genre also may show the development or journey of one or

several characters from an problematic issue. An example of this
could be; T h e F a u l t I n O u r S t a r s
We see that Hazel Grace is a cancer
Patient who meets and boy (Gus Waters)
and falls in love him. But as the story-
Line develops, we understand that Gus
Begins to get unwell and unfortunately
Dies. - This may portray a PLOT TWIST within the storyline
whereby we think Hazel may die as she is very unwell but Gus dies.
 CONVENTIONS OF THE GENRE..

There are many conventions of the genre Drama. These are very easy
to point out and also add to the effect and impact it has upon the
audience.
Conveys a character/s development or journey throughout the film.
May include real life stories, situations or settings.
Include dramatic music and sound effects to react a certain reaction
upon the audience. Example; M y S i s t e r s K e e p e r
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKq8ibSvi9E

Within the beach scene, we see the use of sound effects and music
within the background creates the scene, the soft sound of the waves
crashing amongst one another and the soft singing with the guitar
creates a certain atmosphere throughout,e.g. happiness, sadness,
despair, love, joy etc.
 SUB-GENRES WITHIN DRAMA

There are various different sub-cultures within the genre, however

there are ways to distinguish what genres are what.
The Sub-genres are:

CRIME DRAMA follows a characters journey who may be involved

within the law enforcement or criminal activity.
HISTOCRICAL DRAMA Gravitates towards significant historic events,
especially w ar films.
COMEDY DRAMA Uses an equal balance of drama yet invo lves
humour w ithin the film to lighten the subject.
MELODRAMA Often puts the character/s in danger to gain an
emotional reaction from the audience.
ROMANTIC DRAMA Focuses on romantic love and the jo urney
between two people/ o r more.
P ERIOD PIECE Focuses on specific era, usually based upon a novel.