I thought it would be useful to know more about romantic and drama films and how they can link together.

1. ROMANTIC DRAMA FILMS
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2. HISTORY OF DRAMA FILMS
This film genre depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters
dealing with emotional themes.There are many themes that can be used in a
drama film such as:
 Drug Addiction
 Alcoholism
 Racial prejudice
 Sexuality
 Class Divisions and many more.
The main focus of a drama is character(s) who are in conflict at a crucial moment of
their lives.

3. HISTORY OF ROMANCE FILMS
This film genre focuses on passion, emotion and the affectionate romantic
involvement of the main characters.The search for true love is the main focus of
the plot.There are occasional moments of the couple facing problems with
examples such as finance, illness or family problems.
Common themes of romance films are
 Love at first sight
 Tragic love
 Sentimental love
 Unrequited love and many more.

4. THE USE OF SUB-GENRES IN MY FILM
 A romantic drama film is when the plot revolves around an obstacle which
prevents deep and true romantic love between two people.
 Music is seen as an important factor as it creates the emotional mood and senses
the atmosphere in the film.
 The conclusion of a romantic drama normally doesn’t indicate whether a marriage
will occur.

5. EXAMPLES OF EARLY ROMANTIC DRAMA FILMS
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Early examples of Romantic drama films are
 The Birth of a Nation (1915)
 Sunrise (1927)
 City Lights (1931)
 Grand Hotel (1932)
 Wuthering Heights (1939)
 Gone with theWind (1939)
 His Girl Friday (1940)
 The Shop Around the Corner (1940)