Drama Moments is the column dedicated to dramatic films, where we explore movies that tell emotionally intense and deeply engaging stories. We will analyze the complex plots, the outstanding performances of the actors, and the universal themes that make these films so moving. Join us to discover how dramatic films push us to reflect on human experiences and the challenges of life.
The film tells the story of Cassie Thomas, masterfully portrayed by Carey Mulligan, a smart and charming young woman who dropped out of college to care for her sick mother. Far from her dreams of graduation and a career, Cassie leads an apparently ordinary life but hides a nocturnal secret.
The plot revolves around Gilbert Grape, a young man who bears the weight of a dysfunctional family, made even more challenging by the death of his father.
On one side, there is a mother who is severely overweight and can no longer move or leave the house; on the other side is young Arnie, who has a mental disorder and simultaneously idolizes his older brother.
Some call it a black comedy, others a fierce social satire, or an absurd thriller. For some, it’s even a drama with horror overtones.
Cesare and Vittorio, two close friends since childhood, navigate through drug dealing and petty crime towards a future that always seems to slip out of their hands.
The daily life of a group of young drug addicts in Ostia, a suburban area of Rome.
The plot revolves around the protagonist Laura, portrayed by Julia Roberts, who tries to escape the obsessive control of her husband Martin, played by Patrick Bergin. The film crudely and realistically explores the dark and often subtle aspects of emotional and physical abuse within a marital relationship. Martin is a manipulative and violent husband who seeks to maintain total control over Laura’s life, isolating her from the outside world and threatening her with violence whenever she attempts to rebel.
What lies beyond death?”
“In the Name of the Father” is a film that addresses profound and current themes, offering a penetrating look at injustice and the devastating consequences it can have on the lives of those involved.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest…
A journey inside a psychiatric hospital
Velvet Goldmine… A film inspired by Bowie’s life?
