Do you enjoy watching dramas at the cinema? Behind this name lies a wide range of works of all kinds. Drama can be defined as a serious story, where the stakes are usually rooted in the real world. It may not be the best way to escape reality and immerse yourself in another world, but dramas can provide a pleasant distraction from everyday life.
There's no better way to experience strong emotions. Dramas are often emotionally charged and can make you laugh, cry or get angry. If you like to be carried away by emotions, dramas are for you. For thinking about important issues, too. Dramas often deal with deep and important themes, such as love, loss, redemption and so on. They can offer you the opportunity to think about these subjects in greater depth.
It can also give you new perspectives: by following the characters in a drama, you can discover new ways of seeing the world and apprehending events. It can be an enriching and stimulating experience. You'll also appreciate the quality of the story and the direction. Dramas are often very well written and directed, making them exciting to watch. If you appreciate quality cinema, dramas are an excellent option!
- This list is regularly updated.
Queens: Yasmine Benkiran's women's road trip through the Moroccan desert
Reines, a drama film directed by Yasmine Benkiran, starring Nisrin Erradi and Rayhan Guaran, plunges into an intense run in Casablanca from May 15, 2024. [Read more]
Les Trois Fantastiques, starring Raphaël Quenard: Our opinion and the trailer
Les Trois Fantastiques, Michaël Dichter's first feature film starring Raphaël Quenard, hits cinemas on May 15, 2024. Discover our review and the trailer. [Read more]
Chien blanc: Denis Ménochet and Kacey Rohl in the poignant adaptation of Romain Gary's novel
Chien blanc, a drama by Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette starring Denis Ménochet and Kacey Rohl, explores the racial tensions of 1968 in Los Angeles. In theaters May 22, 2024. [Read more]
Salem by Jean-Bernard Marlin: Our opinion and the trailer
After Shéhérazade, Jean-Bernard Marlin returns to Marseille's tough neighborhoods with Salem, in theaters May 29, 2024. [Read more]
The Intruders, horror film starring Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez
The Intruders, a horror thriller by Renny Harlin, stars Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, plunging a couple into a night of terror, opening May 15, 2024. [Read more]
Paradis Paris, Marjane Satrapi's new choral film starring Monica Bellucci: trailer
Paradis Paris, comedy-drama by Marjane Satrapi with Monica Bellucci and Ben Aldridge, in cinemas June 12, 2024. [Read more]
Vice-Versa 2: Pixar's animated sequel unveils new trailer
It has been eagerly awaited since the huge success of the first opus. Vice-Versa, the Pixar film that explores the emotions of a young girl, is getting a sequel, the first trailer for which has just been released. The film is due in cinemas on June 19, 2024. [Read more]
The Bikeriders by Jeff Nichols, with Austin Butler and Tom Hardy: Our opinion and the trailer
Jeff Nichols, the man behind Take Shelter, Mud and Midnight Special, unveils his new film, The Bikeriders, in cinemas June 19, 2024. The cast includes Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Norman Reedus and Jodie Comer. [Read more]
Pendant ce temps sur Terre by Jérémy Clapin: Our review of the French sci-fi film
Jérémy Clapin mixes live-action and animated sequences in his new film, Pendant ce temps sur Terre, in cinemas July 3, 2024. [Read more]
Creation of the Gods, the Chinese blockbuster in French cinemas this summer 2024
Creation of the Gods, the legendary Chinese film, arrives in French cinemas on July 10, 2024, after a short initial release on February 10 and 11 to mark the Lunar New Year. [Read more]
Sons by Gustav Möller: Our opinion of this Danish prison drama and the trailer
With Sons, in theaters July 10, 2024, director Gustav Möller signs a stifling prison drama starring Sidse Babett Knudsen. [Read more]
Jamais plus - It Ends With Us with Blake Lively in cinemas this summer: trailer
Never Again, Justin Baldoni's romantic drama starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Jenny Slate, explores the love and personal dilemmas of an enterprising woman in Boston. In theaters August 14, 2024. [Read more]
Ni Chaînes Ni Maîtres: Simon Moutaïrou's first film sheds light on the struggle for freedom
Ni Chaînes Ni Maîtres, a historical drama by Simon Moutaïrou starring Ibrahima Mbaye, Camille Cottin, Anna Diakhere Thiandoum and Benoît Magimel, about slaves' quest for freedom in the 18th century, in cinemas September 18. [Read more]
Joker: Folie À Deux: the sequel to Joker gets its first teaser
According to early reports, "Joker: Folie À Deux" is scheduled for release on October 2, 2024. The sequel will continue to be directed by Todd Phillips. Joaquin Phoenix will retain the role of the Joker, while Lady Gaga will appear as Harley Quinn. [Read more]
Louise Violet by Eric Besnard with Alexandra Lamy and Grégory Gadebois in cinemas in November 2024
Louise Violet, by Eric Besnard, with Alexandra Lamy and Grégory Gadebois: a plunge into the school of 1889, in theaters November 6, 2024. [Read more]
Jean-Paul Rouve joins the cast of "La Vallée des Fous", Xavier Beauvois' next film
Jean-Paul Rouve and Pierre Richard star in "La Vallée des Fous", the new film by Xavier Beauvois, scheduled for release on November 13, 2024. [Read more]
The Watchers: new trailer for Ishana Night Shyamalan's mystery thriller
The Watchers, written and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, and produced by her father, M. Night Shyamalan. With Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere. In cinemas June 5, 2024. [Read more]
Elyas with Roschdy Zem, Florent-Emilio Siri's new action film
Elyas, an action thriller directed by Florent-Emilio Siri and starring Roschdy Zem, will be released in cinemas on July 3. The story follows a former Special Forces soldier turned bodyguard, who faces a deadly threat to protect a young girl and her mother. [Read more]
Longlegs: terror and mystery with Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage in cinemas this summer
Longlegs, horror thriller by Oz Perkins starring Maika Monroe, in theaters July 10, 2024. [Read more]
M. Night Shyamalan's Trap: suspense and thrills in cinemas this summer 2024
Trap, M. Night Shyamalan's new horror thriller starring Josh Hartnett, in theaters August 7, 2024. [Read more]
Alien: Romulus, the Aliens return this summer of 2024
Alien: Romulus, the new chapter in the legendary saga, arrives in cinemas on August 14, 2024. Directed by Fede Alvarez and written in collaboration with Rodolfo Sayagues, this sci-fi horror film stars Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, and David Jonsson Fray. [Read more]
The Crow: Bill Skarsgård revives the Gothic ghost in a modern vision by Rupert Sanders
Rupert Sanders' redefinition of the classic The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs, reinvents James O'Barr's graphic novel. Available in cinemas from August 21. [Read more]
Blink Twice, Zoë Kravitz's first directorial challenge with Channing Tatum: trailer
Blink Twice, Zoë Kravitz's mystery drama with Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie, in theaters August 21, 2024. [Read more]
David Cronenberg's The Shrouds in Official Competition at Cannes 2024: Our verdict
David Cronenberg lands in Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, with The Shrouds. The film is due in cinemas on September 25, 2024. Read our review. [Read more]
If these few recommendations don't suit you, don't forget that we have many thematic guides around cinema. Do you prefer comedies, documentaries or children's films? We'll let you find what you're looking for in our guides.
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