36 Dramatic Situations

For 36 days in 2010, we explored the famous 36 Dramatic Situations by presenting a film that exemplifies each one. From family killing family to prisoners in need of asylum, we brush off the 19th-century list in order to remember that it’s still incredibly relevant today.

Explore all 36 Dramatic Situations below

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: ‘Se7en’ and “The Enigma”

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How ‘Se7en’ exemplifies “The Enigma,” one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Toy Story (1995) and Rivalry of Superior and Inferior

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How Toy Story exemplifies Rivalry of Superior and Inferior, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Wall Street (1987) and Ambition

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How ‘Wall Street’ exemplifies Ambition, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Death Wish (1974) and Vengeance

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How ‘Death Wish’ exemplifies Crimes Pursued by Vengeance, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.

Cundey Halloween

The 36 Dramatic Situations: Halloween (1978) and Slaying of a Kin Unrecognized

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Grizzly Man (2005) and Madness

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How ‘Grizzly Man’ exemplifies Madness, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Underworld (2003) and An Enemy Loved

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: The Rescuers (1977) and Deliverance

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In The Mood For Love

The 36 Dramatic Situations: In the Mood for Love (2000) and Adultery

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