Genre Research (Week One)

 Genre Research Part 1




    Our film "Her Slow Disappearance", follows the genre of Drama. Some of the common elements shared across the genre are:
  • plot
  • character
  • theme
  • setting 
  • conflict
  These this are also combined with more theatrical aspects such as:
  • dialogue
  • action
  • symbolism
  • mood
  • technical elements


Drama has been a long standing genre that has influenced many famous plays and movies since the 6th century BCE. Some films that really define this genre are:
  • The Godfather (1972): Explores family, power, and corruption within the American mafia.
  • Citizen Kane (1941): A landmark film known for its innovative narrative structure and exploration of a powerful man's life.
  • Schindler's List (1993): A poignant historical drama about the Holocaust, celebrated for its emotional weight and historical significance.
  • The Shawshank Redemption (1994): A story of hope, friendship, and perseverance in a harsh prison environment.
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975): Focuses on rebellion and sanity in a mental institution, featuring iconic performances.
  • Raging Bull (1980): A raw portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta's self-destructive life, known for its intense performances.
  • Forrest Gump (1994): A journey through American history from the perspective of a simple man. 
  • Death of a Salesman (Arthur Miller): A quintessential American tragedy about the failure of the American Dream.
  • A Streetcar Named Desire (Tennessee Williams): Explores desire, illusion, and the harsh realities faced by Blanche DuBois.
  • Shakespearean Tragedies (Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear): Foundational works that delve into ambition, revenge, madness, and mortality. 




Six sub-genres that exist within drama would be:

  1. Tragedy: Focuses on serious subject matter, featuring a protagonist with a fatal flaw (hamartia) who experiences a downfall or suffers a disastrous ending.
  2. Comedy: Designed to amuse, this genre features lighter themes, misunderstandings, and typically ends happily, often with a resolution that restores order.
  3. Melodrama: Emphasizes heightened emotion, exaggerated characters, and dramatic, action-packed plots that clearly pit good against evil.
  4. Tragicomedy: A blend of both tragedy and comedy, often featuring a serious plot that takes a lighter turn, or a lighthearted story with intense, somber moments.
  5. Farce: A type of comedy that aims to entertain through highly exaggerated, improbable situations, physical humor, and fast-paced misunderstanding.
  6. Historical Drama (or History Play): Focuses on recreating or reimagining significant historical events or periods, often focusing on the lives of famous figures. 


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