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

Jeff Goldblum in The Fly

The 36 Dramatic Situations: The Fly (1986) and Fatal Imprudence

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) and Obstacles to Love

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Lucky Number Slevin (2006) and Revolt

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Festen (1998) and Discovery of Dishonor

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Once Were Warriors (1994) and Enmity of Kin

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) and Mistaken Jealousy

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Silence Of The Lambs Lecter

The 36 Dramatic Situations: Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Pursuit

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John Cazale Dog Day Afternoon

The 36 Dramatic Situations: ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ and Crimes of Love

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How Dog Day Afternoon (1975) exemplifies Crimes of Love, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.

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The 36 Dramatic Situations: Oldboy (2003) and Involuntary Crimes of Love

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