Genre Research: Drama



  1. Drama:are serious presentations or stories with settings or life situations that portray realistic characters in conflict with either themselves, others, or forces of nature. A dramatic film shows us human beings at their best, their worst, and everything in-between.
  2. Genre conventions-content:   
  • Representations of real life
  • No fantasy in plot
  • Show emotions and events realistically but dramatically 
  • Show emotions at best and worst 
  • Heightened emotions 
  • Protagonist that’s easy to relate to create empathy with viewer
  • Complex plot 
  • Emotional peaks
  • Some form of journey 
  • Protagonist tend to be particularly unstable or vulnerable facing a hard decision, relatable with target audience
  • Challenging stereotypes
  • Connecting in a complex level, as well as personal 
  • Showing how the protagonist overcomes challenges
  • Climaxes and anticlimaxes to make viewer attached
  • Hardships, pains, and difficulties present 
  • Form of realization at the end 
  • Development of character throughout film 
    3.Genre Conventions-production techniques:
  • Close up: used to emphasize the expression of person or important object, this creates empathy with the viewer
  • Long shot: show the surroundings of character to emphasize the action in the scene , used in dramas mostly at the moment of climax when difficulties are presented
  • High angle: this brings perspective to the character’s issue or to show their state of vulnerability in an emotional time
  • OSS: used in conversations to maintain the continuity of probably an emotional scene Andy show the characters POV with them still in the shot 
  • Medium shot: used to show the body language and intentions of a character, this helps the audience focus on the emotions of the character with the setting still in the shot. 
  • Extreme close up: this is often used to represent intensity of scene, since the chosen objec is the ONLY important thing in the film. They help add tension or intimidation by showing the emotions or personality of a character, it keeps the audience intrigued in the protagonists problems. It can also serve to foreshadow future challenges.
  • Eyeliner match: portrays relation between characters
  • Diabetic sound: helps the viewer understand the narrative world 
  • Everyday sounds helps build relationship between character and viewer to keep the viewer engaged in the narrative 
  • Mise-en-scene ranges since their is many sub genres from war dramas to romantic dramas Andy many different ages through time 

     4.  Shindler’s List: 
This film embodies this genre, since it’s a war drama that emphasizes the relationship of the characters and the viewer, and uses color as a way to do this, like the scene where the only thing in color is the lost little girl’s coat, to emphasize the atrocities of the war, as well as the fire while the prisoners are celebrating their faith, even with all the repercussions it has brought them, showing their hope and rebellion against the Nazis. This film shows the growth of Mr Schindler, and the difficulties he was willing to go through to save as many people as he could, even though it started with making money, his growing relationship with many of the characters especially Itzhak, shows the emotional rollercoaster the viewer is put through, even at the end when they’re free and Schindler flees and his workers are there supporting him and thanking him. They use many close ups, especially the extreme close up of the candle, create this sense of rebellion, of a fire that will burn out, and serves As a metaphor for the war. The high angle on the little girl portrays her vulnerability, and the diabetic sound of the war help the viewer become fully emotionally involved in the trauma.

     5. Moonlight:

 This drama showcases this genre, by exploring three stages of the life of Chiron, and how difficulties in this defining chapters of his life, made him the man he was. Throughout the film, he is faced with a series of challenges, that are emphasized with the use of low-key lighting, high angles, to show his vulnerability in moments where he connects with the audience the most, like the moments he's finding himself and discovering his identity. Jenkins achieved this dramatic effect by using a series of medium shots and close ups, as well as setting the tone with mise-en-scene, editing the color palette and also through the specific selection of the setting, which allows the audience to have a direct understanding of the drama that is Chiron's true story.
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Representation




 In my project I am looking to represent a breakup between a loving couple, that has been separated by outside factors that they couldn't control. This factors are what break them apart, and eventually lead to the utter devastation of both characters, since there is nothing worse than breaking up still in love. I plan on showcasing this in the most raw way i can, so it feels real, and the film opening will introduce the beginning as well as the end of their marvelous relationship.

 An example where a case like this is showcased would be La La Land by Damien Chazelle. Sebastian and Mia, are two artists who are trying to make it in Hollywood. However, as they fall in love, they realize that their goals and dreams don't follow the same path. The representation of this relationship is unique, in that is real, it showcases how even though they were in love, they wanted to pursue their dreams, and broke up because of it. This is not usual in Hollywood movies, romances are usually portrayed as happy and end with a happy ending.
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 Another example of a film like this is Call me by your name by Luca Guadagnino. Yes, in this film it is technically Oliver's choice, however, they made the choice not only because homosexuality wasn't as well represented in the time period, but they also lived in different continents. They had the fear of being discovered by their communities, mainly Oliver, who is later engaged. At the end, the close up of Elio crying with the credits in the fire place, is the purest most realistic raw break up scene i have ever seen.
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In this representations, i do agree in how the relationships are portrayed, however they are the exception, most of the time relationships and break ups tend to be shown as a basic script followed by everyone. I think every relationship is unique and has different aspects, thus each break up is different. So i plan to challenge the representation of break ups, and embrace it at the same time, because yes, every love story has a start and an end, but i want to make it its own thing, make it unique.
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