Best Drama Films of 2001
Cet Amour-Là
Noted French filmmaker Josée ... lasted for sixteen years until her death in 1996. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Ali
Notoriously obsessive director Michael ... Giancarlo Esposito, Jamie Foxx, Nona Gaye, Michael Michele, Joe Morton, Paul Rodriguez, Ron Silver, Mykelti Williamson, and Jeffrey Wright. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Shipping News
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel ... traumatic incident from her childhood involving Quoyle's late father. The Shipping News (2001) co-stars Rhys Ifans and Pete Postlethwaite. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Last Orders
Australian filmmaker known for ... the mentally disabled daughter that Jack refused to acknowledge. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Edges of the Lord
A Jewish boy struggling ... he's Catholic, he can't escape the signs of the devastation that the Nazi onslaught has wrought against his people. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
When Billie Beat Bobby
This 2001 TV docudrama ... Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom, which also featured Holly Hunter in the title role. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Haven
An American journalist takes ... for the new settlers. Haven was originally broadcast on the CBS television network on February 11 and 14, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
Based on the 1969 ... from Kubrick's treatment by Spielberg, in his first crack at screenwriting since Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). [ best drama films - 2001 ]
I Am Sam
Sean Penn stars in ... cover songs by such contemporary artists as The Black Crowes, Eddie Vedder, the Wallflowers, and Aimee Mann, among others. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
K-PAX
The 1995 novel by ... becomes increasingly concerned that a psychiatric breakthrough must occur by then. K-PAX (2001) co-stars Alfre Woodard and Mary McCormack. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Life as a House
Kevin Kline stars as ... sea. The laborious process leads to the rebuilding of dissipated relationships, the birth of new ones, and all-around healing. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
A Beautiful Mind
The true story of ... by Sylvia Nasar, A Beautiful Mind (2001) co-stars Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer, and Judd Hirsch. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Monster's Ball
Director Marc Forster, winner ... an English tradition requiring jailers to throw a party for a condemned man on the night before his death. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Quickie
A gangster finds his ... him. Vladimir Mashkov's performance in The Quickie earned him the Best Actor prize at the 2001 Moscow Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Strange Relations
Originally filmed in 2001 ... Lensed on-location in New York City and London, Strange Relations made its Showtime network bow on March 31, 2002. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Man From Elysian Fields
George Hickenlooper directs this ... cannot quite understand, much less explain to his spouse. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Dinner With Friends
A happily married couple ... Jewison, Dinner With Friends was produced for the HBO premium cable network, where it premiered on August 11, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Laramie Project
Laramie, WY, is a ... Dylan Baker, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Janeane Garofolo, Laura Linney, Amy Madigan, Camryn Manheim, Christina Ricci, and Frances Sternhagen. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Big Bad Love
Actor Arliss Howard made ... it was also Winger's first screen appearance in six years. Acclaimed songwriter Tom Waits composed the film's original score. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
L.A.P.D.: To Protect and to Serve
A group of dirty ... be bought, but the underhanded doings don't stay quiet for long. L.A.P.D. also features Charles Durning and Steve Bacic. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Driven
Sylvester Stallone wrote the ... a car racing drama, Stallone penned Driven after abandoning a film biography of real-life Formula One legend Ayrton Senna. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Louis de Bernières' best-selling ... shooting with Roger Michell, but Michell was forced to resign from the film after he suffered a heart attack. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Affair of the Necklace
A director of contemporary ... flames of growing revolutionary sentiments. The Affair of the Necklace (2001) co-stars Brian Cox as the narrator Minister Breteuil. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
A Glimpse of Hell
On April 19, 1989, ... but remote captain, Fred Moosally (James Caan), when testifying during the heated and nationally televised investigation by the Pentagon. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
13 Conversations About One Thing
Following up on her ... is a modest cleaning woman hoping for a miracle. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Tape
In the same year ... and one set for the entire film. Both Tape and Waking Life premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Invisible Circus
A young woman trying ... Invisible Circus also features Blythe Danner and Camilla Belle. The film marked the directorial debut for screenwriter Adam Brooks. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Sopranos: Season 03
Being head of the ... the magic of CGI Livia makes one final "appearance" to make her son's life even more miserable than usual. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
In this combination sequel ... battle of good versus evil. Megiddo: Omega Code 2 also features Franco Nero, R. Lee Ermey, and Gil Colon. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Prozac Nation
Following up his critically ... Nation (2001) is a longtime dream project of star Ricci, who also serves as one of the film's co-producers. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
In the Bedroom
Character actor and noted ... smoking in front of the television. In the Bedroom was adapted from the short story Killings by Andre Dubus. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Focus
Focus is based on ... marry. His neighbors, believing Gertrude is a Jew, grow more suspicious, and Lawrence soon finds himself in physical danger. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
American Family [TV Series]
Beyond the fact that ... where they came from, and where they are now." American Family began its 12-episode run on January 23, 2002. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Varian's War
Varian Fry was an ... extraordinary true story; William Hurt stars as Varian Fry, with Julia Ormond and Matt Craven highlighting the supporting cast. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
From her gradual ascent ... Life With Judy Garland premiered in February of 2001 on ABC, earning Emmy awards for both Davis and Blanchard. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Judge
Based on the 1996 ... "alike" than they'd care to admit. Steve Martini's The Judge aired over NBC on May 6 and 7, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Body
In this religious drama ... was empty. Written and directed by Jonas McCord, The Body is based on a novel by Richard Ben Sapir. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Chelsea Walls
Actor Ethan Hawke takes ... rock band Wilco composed the film's musical score, while legendary jazz vocalist Jimmy Scott appears in a nightclub scene. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
They Call Me Sirr
This made-for-TV drama is ... young Parker. Produced simply as Sirr, They Call Me Sir was first aired on the Showtime premium cable network. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
3 A.M.
New York City may ... A.M. was screened at the Sundance Film Festival prior to its broadcast debut, where it earned an enthusiastic reception. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Angel Eyes
Jennifer Lopez stars in ... directed by Luis Mandoki and written by Gerald DiPego, co-stars Sonia Braga, Alfonso Arau, Jeremy Sisto, and Victor Argo. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
On the Edge
A teenager finds himself ... the third feature from Irish director John Carney and the first to be backed by a major American studio. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Shot in the Heart
This gripping drama is ... and Sam Shepard; produced for the premium-cable service HBO, Shot in the Heart first aired on October 13, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Safety of Objects
Following up on her ... her family back together after a particularly brutal divorce. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Hotel
Following up on his ... to the hotel, but also a habit of snooping. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Crash Course
Inspired by a true ... behind the wheel of a car again. Crash Course originally aired under the title A Mother's Fight for Justice. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
My Husband's Double Life
Ten years after the ... upon which the film was based. The production first aired over the Lifetime cable network on March 12, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Season 01
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent: One
When crimes make the ... will need every trick in the book to crack the case and bring the devious diamond thieves to justice. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Sleepy Time Gal
Two women connected by ... back in the '50s; what neither Jimmy nor Rebecca know is that the Sleepy Time Gal was actually Frances. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Blow
Following the life of ... be a stable parent to his young offspring. Blow also features Paul Reubens and Max Perlich in featured roles. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The West Wing: Season 03
Season three of The ... Robert Ritchie (James Brolin), and with the introduction of Lily Tomlin as Bartlet's new, infuriatingly efficient secretary, Debbie Fiderer. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
World Traveler
Following up on his ... heading to his boyhood home where his father lives. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Wit
Mike Nichols directs Emma ... Atkins, Audra McDonald, and Jonathan Woodward as Dr. Jason Posner, a former student of Vivian's who helps treat her. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Conspiracy
In January of 1942, ... Threlfall; the film was produced for the premium cable network HBO, where it first aired on May 19, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Iris
Based on a pair ... Broadbent, including recognition from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and National Board of Review. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Luckytown
Two young hipsters go ... when he sees how Tony (Robert Miano), the owner of a strip joint, reacts to losing a big hand. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Nailed
A man struggling to ... responsibilities and his love for his father. Nailed was the first feature film from writer and director Joel Silverman. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Hearts in Atlantis
One of the short ... Atlantis co-stars David Morse, who appeared in the previous King adaptation The Green Mile (1999), as the adult Bobby. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
James Dean
During his all-too-short career ... Angeli, the actress Dean loved. Produced for the TNT cable network, James Dean first aired on August 4, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Women In Film
Novelist/filmmaker Bruce Wagner skews ... Film was shot by Russell Lee Fine, who transferred the video to a standard 35 mm format for release. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Roads to Riches
A pair of mismatched, ... figuratively. Meanwhile, Henry's career takes off, and the two hangers-on struggle desperately to take control of their "sure thing." [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Business of Strangers
Two women on different ... feature from writer and director Patrick Stettner; the film was shown in competition at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Ruby's Bucket of Blood
Angela Bassett stars in ... the Showtime premium cable network, Ruby's Bucket of Blood also features Glenn Plummer, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Jurnee Smollett. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Original Sin
A lonely man's search ... Waltz Into Darkness by Cornell Woolrich, which Francois Truffaut previously adapted for the screen as La Sirene du Mississippi. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Things Behind the Sun
Writer and director Allison ... score; Sherry's singing voice was provided by Kristen Vigard, who performed on the soundtrack of Grace of My Heart. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
61*
Noted baseball fan Billy ... Michigan's Tiger Stadium, shortly after the Detroit Tigers shuttered the venerable playing field and relocated to a newer facility. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
crazy/beautiful
The Romeo and Juliet ... deeper. Crazy/beautiful is directed by writer, actor, and director John Stockwell, who also penned the same year's Rock Star. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Rock Star
Loosely inspired by the ... Rock Star was produced under two other titles, "Metal God" and "So You Want to Be a Rock Star." [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Bully
Photographer and filmmaker Larry ... MPAA could permit in an R-rated film, and the picture's distributors chose to release the film without a rating. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Previously, and brilliantly, adapted ... composed by Kip Collins. MTV's Hip Hopera: Carmen first aired over the titular cable network on May 9, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 03
The so-called "repressed memory ... Victims Unit enjoyed a healthy influx of new viewers during season three, skyrocketing to 12th place in the ratings. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Taking Sides
Set in Germany in ... ravages of the Nazi regime, at the same time also keeping lesser, more compliant figures from usurping his control. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Long Run
An elderly man tries ... join his team. Renowned South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo contributed several songs to The Long Run's soundtrack. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Christy: A New Beginning
Based on Catherine Marshall's ... aired over the PAX Network on May 14, 2001, under the title Christy: Choices of the Heart, Part II. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Rain
Love, death, and troubling ... Lindberg's debut feature was one of two films called Rain which was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
No Ordinary Baby
When their young daughter ... follows forces the couple and their doctor into the underground as it compromises the safety of their unborn child. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Seventh Stream
John Gray wrote and ... is a suspect. Finally, according to myth, Mairead must eventually reclaim her skin and return to the sea--or die. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
A Gentleman's Game
A boy learns more ... decision to leave to pro tour. A Gentleman's Game was the first directorial credit for producer J. Mills Goodloe. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Sword of Honour
First adapted as a ... using betrayal and death as a "punch line." The program aired in Britain on January 2 and 3, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
An American Rhapsody
A true story based ... heart , however, and discovers her true identity. The feature also co-stars Mae Whitman, Emmy Rossum, and Larisa Oleynik. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Deep End
A mother is drawn ... novel by Elizabeth Sanxay Holding, The Blank Wall, which was previously filmed by Max Ophuls as The Reckless Moment. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lost and Delirious
Three schoolgirls learn about ... English-language feature for Québecois filmmaker Lea Pool; the film received its world premiere at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Within These Walls
A woman behind bars ... part of the award-winning television anthology series The Hallmark Hall Of Fame; it first aired on August 20, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Zigzag
Zigzag is the directorial ... (Natasha Lyonne). The film's soundtrack was composed by Grant Lee Phillips. Zigzag was shown at the 2002 SXSW Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Anne Frank
Anne Frank was an ... Frank: The Whole Story) was first aired by the ABC television network on May 20 and May 21, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Dodson's Journey
Gregg Champion's heartwarming drama ... bridge the substantial gap that has grown between them. The supporting cast includes Ellen Burstyn and Penelope Ann Miller. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Believer
In this powerful and ... suicide in the 1960s when it was revealed by the press that he was born to a Jewish family. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Intimacy
One man's sexual obsessions ... film for French director Patrice Chereau; the film received its North American premiere at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
By Dawn's Early Light
This made-for-cable Western stars ... importance of the bonds of family. By Dawn's Early Light also stars David Carradine, Stella Stevens, and Chris Olivero. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
My Louisiana Sky
A young girl learns ... imagined. My Louisiana Sky also features Shirley Knight; actor Adam Arkin directed, in what was his first feature-length project. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Millennium Mambo
Master filmmaker Hou Hsiao-Hsien ... Vicky. They soon begin an ambiguous affair. This film was screened at the 2001 Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
What Girls Learn
Two young girls find ... What Girls Learns was produced for the Showtime premium cable network, where it first aired on October 14, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Tart
Cat Storm (Dominique Swain) ... they all wind up at a luxurious country estate for a weekend of drugs, passion, and, inevitably, gruesome murder. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Under Heavy Fire
The members of Echo ... footage, the men come to realize a painful reality, one that results in new violence in the rice patties. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Taking Back Our Town
Based on a true ... company brings Pat and her coalition all the way to the Governor. Also stars Ruby Dee and Hallee Hirsh. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Mayor of Casterbridge
Produced for the BBC ... Farfrae (James Purefoy). The Mayor of Casterbridge made its U.S. debut August 17, 2003, on the A&E cable channel. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
A Time for Dancing
A girl with powerful ... her best friend. A Time for Dancing was the first dramatic feature from cinematographer and documentary filmmaker Peter Gilbert. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Majestic
Director Frank Darabont created ... of his true identity begins to reassert itself. Sloane's original script for The Majestic (2001) was entitled The Bijou. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Love in a Cold Climate
The first British TV ... Climate was shown in America as a two-part installment of PBS's Masterpiece Theatre on February 11 and 18, 2002. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Save the Last Dance
In this romantic drama, ... the Last Dance was directed by Thomas Carter, who previously examined the sociopolitical side of dancing in Swing Kids. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Piñero
Miguel Pinero became a ... as he starts to succumb to his drug addictions. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Boycott
In 1955, an African-American ... Terrence Dashon Howard as Ralph Abernathy; CCH Pounder, Reg E. Cathey, and Shawn Michael Howard highlight the supporting cast. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Pavilion of Women
A woman defies convention ... Beijing Film Studio of China; the film was shot on location in China, but with a primarily English-speaking cast. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Blonde
The remarkable life and ... Alley, and Patrick Dempsey; the series first aired May 13 and May 16, 2001, on the CBS television network. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Healer
Faith, family, and devotion ... her family. In 2002, Julie Walking Home (aka The Healer) was selected for inclusion in the Venice Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Felicity: Season 04
The fourth and final ... with Noel -- thereby setting the stage for the outrageous "double surprise" that brings Felicity to its riotous conclusion. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Doe Boy
Hank Kirk (Kevin Anderson) ... growing up in a Native American family; the film was shown in competition at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Grey Zone
Actor, writer, and director ... if it endangers the uprising that could save thousands. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Julie Johnson
One woman's decision to ... lovers. Julie Johnson was based on the play by Wendy Hammond, who co-wrote the screenplay with director Bob Gosse. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Anna Karenina
In 1978, America's PBS ... several prominent Polish actors in the supporting cast), Anna Karenina made its British television bow on May 9, 2000. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Jackpot
Director Michael Polish and ... time to match Sunny's playing and rewinding of a tape of his favorite song, George Jones' plaintive "Grand Tour." [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Bank
A young man fascinated ... Budd), a Centabank employee, and through her gets a clearer idea of just what O'Riley is trying to do. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Falling Like This
Nice girl falls for ... Hamptons Film Festival, Falling Like This also features John Diehl and Patricia Clarkson. Ani DiFranco contributed to the soundtrack. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Facing the Enemy
Rob Malenfant's psychological thriller ... believes caused the death of his wife. The revenge involves murdering the cop's wife, but not before seducing her. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Knight Club
A failed actor-turned-L.A. bouncer ... Gary a tempting proposition, the ensuing struggle between loyalty and power threatens to destroy everything he has worked for. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Judgment
A woman accused and ... the supposed crimes of Hannah. Apocalypse IV: Judgment also features Mr. T as J.T. Quincy, one of Hannah's supporters. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Bride of the Wind
Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss ... the movie ends with a 1925 recital at which soprano Frances Alda (Renee Fleming) performed Alma Mahler Werfel's songs. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
My Father and I
When the grown-up children ... who deals with his anxieties by pursuing a career as a comic, while earning his keep as Jean-Luc's driver. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Dust
Love and war divide ... gun who has joined the Turkish forces. Dust was the opening night attraction at the 2001 Venice Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Now & Forever
Two young people learn ... is deeper and more complex than she imagined. Now and Forever also stars Theresa Russell as Dori, Angela's mother. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
And Never Let Her Go
Based on a true ... largely in flashback, And Never Let Her Go was originally telecast by CBS on April 1 and 4, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
ER: Season 08
Resolving the cliffhanger ending ... at the ER, and a riot -- not to mention a passionate kiss between two of the principal characters. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Diary of a City Priest
A man of faith ... was directed by Eugene Martin, who previously examined life in inner-city Philadelphia (his hometown) in his feature Edge City. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Pornographer
A man who traded ... directing two real-life French porn stars, Ovidie and Titof, in an explicit sex scene for one of Jacques' films. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
La Repetition
Friendship turns to love, ... 2001 Cannes Film Festival, with writer and director Catherine Corsini earning a nomination for the coveted Golden Palm award. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Snow in August
A boy learning the ... hold a key to getting justice for his friend. Snow in August also features Lolita Davidovich as Michael's mother. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Feast of All Saints
Based on a story ... to be Philippe's brother-in-law. Directed by Peter Medak, Feast of All Saints also features Ben Vereen and Ossie Davis. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
After the Harvest
The made-for-cable drama After ... say about it. In the U.S., After the Harvest was first seen May 29, 2001, on the Lifetime channel. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Women of Camelot
In response to the ... their real-life counterparts. Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot originally aired on March 4 and March 5, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Alex in Wonder
A gifted teenager is ... befuddled as she is. Alex in Wonder was the first feature film from writer and director Drew Ann Rosenberg. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Me Without You
The joys and horrors ... she begins to question their friendship. The film covers three decades, with songs and costumes appropriate to each era. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Ignition
The political thriller B-movie ... the President. Colm Feore plays the corrupt bad guy, General Joel MacAteer, and Peter Kent plays his henchman Brunson. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Personal Velocity: Three Portraits
Three women whose lives ... -- beating. Personal Velocity: Three Portraits was honored with the Grand Jury Prize at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Ed Gein
By day, Ed Gein ... role, with Carrie Snodgrass as his mother Augusta, and Sally Champlin and Carol Mansell as two of his victims. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Bojangles
Actor and dancer Gregory ... Ricossa; the film was produced for the Showtime premium cable network, where it first aired on February 4, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Dark Blue World
The friendship of two ... return home. Trmavomodry Svet, released in English-speaking territories as Dark Blue World, also features Anna Massey and Charles Dance. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Out of the Black
A family faces new ... who owns the farm the family has long called home, attempts to sell the property out from under them. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Bitter Harvest
Veteran Serbian director Goran ... All the while, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Mystic Masseur
Ismail Merchant, best known ... based on a novel by V.S. Naipaul, who won an Nobel prize in the year of this film's release. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Othello
This British TV production ... was first shown in the U.S. as part of the last-named network's Masterpiece Theatre anthology on January 29, 2002. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Way We Live Now
The six-part British miniseries ... Way We Live Now was shown in America (as a four-parter) on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre starting April 1, 2002. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Season 02
The freshman season of ... the 2001-2002 season, CSI copped one Emmy, shared jointly by makeup artists Nicholas Pagliaro, John Goodwin, and Melanie Levitt. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Baby Boy
Ten years later, writer ... Rhames), a reformed gangsta who agrees with Juanita that her son should grow up, move out, and move on. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Brian's Song
Based in part on ... Sayers), Brian's Song also features Elise Neal as Linda Sayers and Janessa Crimi as Lori Piccolo, the players' wives. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Las Caras De La Luna
Five women from wildly ... arguing about the issues raised by the films and about how they impact women and society as a whole. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Alias Betty
A woman's grief and ... of dealing with her sadness. Betty Fisher et Autres Histoires was directed by one-time Francois Truffaut associate Claude Miller. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
100 Kilos
One young man's desire ... drug dealing to finance a brutal right-wing political faction overseas. 100 Kilos also stars Dwayne Adway and Suzanne Mari. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Sólo Mía
The feature debut of ... daughter. With the legal system unresponsive to her concerns, Angela is forced to take bold action to protect herself. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
On_Line
Jed Weintrob directed this ... just in cyberspace. This film was shot on digital video and was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Just Ask My Children
A couple's worst nightmare ... their case as best they can as they try to prove their innocence and become reunited with their children. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lift
A thief plans one ... Khari Streeter, Lift premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Manic
This first feature for ... herself drawn to him as well. Manic also features Elden Henson, Sara Rivas, and Blayne Weaver in supporting roles. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Smallville: Season 01
"What was life like ... reporter named Roger Nixon (Tom O'Brien), and a devastating tornado that threatened to bump off the helpless Lana Lang. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Carman: The Champion
A feature debut for ... matter what. Carman: The Champion, released by independent Christian company 8X Entertainment, also features Michael Nouri and Patricia Manterola. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Glitter
The acting debut of ... film of actor-turned-director Vondie Curtis-Hall and co-stars Eric Benet, Dorian Harewood, Ann Magnuson, Terrence Dashon Howard. and Da Brat. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Sound of the Sea
Directed by J.J. Bigas ... his feelings, and is crushed when he mysteriously disappears. The film features Jordi Mollà, Leonor Watling, and Eduard Fernández. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Keep the Faith, Baby
The life and times ... was first seen on February 17, 2002, as part of the Showtime cable network's celebration of Black History Month. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Disco Pigs
A friendship between two ... (Tara Lynne O'Neill). Disco Pigs was the first feature from Kirsten Sheridan, whose father is veteran filmmaker Jim Sheridan. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
China: The Panda Adventure
In this visually striking ... work of the pandas. China: The Panda Adventure was shot and originally released in the high-definition IMAX film process. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Invincible
Werner Herzog returned to ... actually a champion weightlifter from Poland, while Anna Gourari is known to music aficionados as a gifted concert pianist. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Salvajes
One dysfunctional family's problems ... forced to face the reality of her family's actions. Salvajes was the first feature film from director Carlos Molinero. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Inch'Allah Dimanche
Set in 1974, when ... takes his mother out for the day and Zouina and the children are able to explore the outside world. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Morlang
Everything seems to be ... at the 2001 Cairo International Film Festival. It was also shown in competition at the 2002 Tribeca Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
His Most Serene Highness
This historical drama depicts ... Felipe Cazals. The film garnered 11 Mexican Academy Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Rain
Television commercial director Christine ... locked in a desperate and despairing battle for Cady. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Ted Bundy
Director Matthew Bright (Freeway) ... shocked a nation and left the public's perception of what a serial killer is truly capable of forever changed. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Cazalets
In the summer of ... final two hours of the six-hour saga reveal whether the Cazalets have the mettle to choose selflessness over self. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story
Between 1934 and 1940, ... Paula's younger daughter (and Melissa's younger sister) Emily Anne Hart appears in the film as the teenaged Shirley Temple. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Living The Life
Two girls who grew ... novel Party Girl by Lynne Ewing, Living the Life was screened at the 2001 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Stray Dogs
A woman looking for ... debut feature from director Catherine Crouch; Crouch also wrote the screenplay, adapted from a stage drama by Julie Jensen. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Time Out
French director Laurent Cantet's ... of his fragile double life, leading to a poignant conclusion. Cantet's film premiered at the 2001 Venice Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Warrior
Touted as the most ... be in ruins and the Yuan are closing in. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Face
Three generations of Chinese-American ... find themselves struggling to find a common ground. Face was screened in competition at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Lady and the Duke
Having finished his acclaimed ... more complex by the rush of events around them. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Behind The Sun
A young man is ... the country at her side. Abril Despedacado won the Little Golden Lion award at the 2001 Venice Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
El Lado Oscuro Del Corazon 2
One man's search for ... first film, El Lado Oscuro Del Corazon 2 received its North American premier at the 2001 Montreal Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Bella Ciao
A man struggles to ... situation becomes all the more difficult for Orfeo when his employer throws his allegiances behind the growing fascist movement. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Safe Conduct
During the Nazi occupation ... Conduct's supporting characters; the real life Aurenche went on to write the screenplay for Bertrand Travernier's first feature film. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Samurai X: The Motion Picture
Edited together using scenes ... have a chance at beginning a new life with angry figures from his past seeking to hunt him down? [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Short: International Release, Vol. 3
This release collects eight ... a documentary; Boundaries; Lovely Day; Around the World In 2 Minutes; and interviews with directors Michael Apted and Costa-Gavras. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Down Time
A man who turns ... feature film from writer/director Sean Wilson, which he claims was based on his own experiences as a prison inmate. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
MacArthur Park
Playwright Tyrone Atkins lost ... Gray contributed to the soundtrack; the film was enthusiastically received in its screenings at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Virgil Bliss
In this stark independent ... simple things to overcome. Shot on digital video, Virgil Bliss had its premier at the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Az Kenar-e Ham Migozarim
This variation on the ... dramas unfolding in each vehicle and developing them into a larger meditation on travel as a metaphor for life. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Baran
Following up on his ... however, once he makes a surprising discovery. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto and AFI Film Festivals. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
La Ciénaga
Two families try to ... won a screenwriting award at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival prior to making her directorial debut with this feature. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
His Secret Life
A woman dealing with ... grows between Antonia and Michele, she has another surprise in store -- she finds she's pregnant with Massimo's child. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Hidden Half
Made by Tahmineh Milani, ... brings to light a mostly hidden aspect of Iran's recent past while making a number of strong feminist points. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
A Song for Martin
After a number of ... has taken his place. En Sang For Martin was based on the novel Boken om E by Ulla Isaksson. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Beijing Bicycle
A young man from ... a series of films from young Chinese directors called "Tales of Three Cities," co-produced by French and Taiwanese companies. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Stranger Inside
In this gritty drama, ... the 2001 Sundance Film Festival prior to its telecast on the premium cable network HBO, which financed the project. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Under the Moonlight
A seminary student on ... as essential to his future role in the church as the long hours he spent studying in seminary school. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Under the Skin of the City
Rakhshan Bani Etemad's urban ... the better of his judgement and he becomes involved in a drug deal that nearly costs him his life. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lorna Doone
Filmed in London and ... the flashy role of the redoubtable Jeremy Stickles. Lorna Doone aired over BBC1 on December 24 and 26, 2000. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Catherine Cookson's The Girl
A beautiful young girl ... to use every resource available to her to maintain her dignity, her freedom, and the love of her life. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
25 Watts
Three teenage guys try ... 25 Watts' depiction of misfit teens helped it earn the Youth Jury Prize at the 2001 Rotterdam Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Anak
A woman struggling to ... burgeoning sexuality, and begins using drugs. Anak received its American premiere at the 2001 San Francisco Asian-American Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Anarchists
This historical action drama ... Sandstorm, Anakiseuteu won the Audience Choice Award in its American premiere at the 2001 Cinequest San Jose Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Daresalam
Political turmoil turns two ... which means "Haven of Peace" -- was shot on location in Chad, where director Issa Serge Coelo was born. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Streeters
A young man takes ... performance in De La Calle earned the young thespian the Best Actor trophy at the 2001 Guadalajara Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
No Te Fallare
Two lovers are brought ... was a major box-office success in its native Spain; it was adapted from a popular Spanish television drama, Companeros. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Princesa
Fernanda (Ingrid de Souza) ... he may have made the wrong decision. Princesa received its North American premiere at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Tweeked
One mistake causes the ... watching Tweeked; Chris D. of the Flesheaters and D.H. Peligro of the Dead Kennedys both appear in supporting roles. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Where Angels Dance
Patrick Coppola wrote, produced, ... world of pimping and the sex industry. Where Angels Dance also stars Lauren Martin, Ayo Haynes, and John Fiore. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Corazones Rotos
Humor and tragedy mingle ... his money and there is no inheritance for them. Corazones Rotos was shown at the 2001 Guadalajara Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Ever Since the World Ended
This pseudo documentary imagines ... fidelity, Ever Since the World Ended was enthusiastically received in its screening at the 2001 Los Angeles Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
I Love Budapest
A girl looking for ... Aniko and himself into a world of danger. I Love Budapest was the first feature from filmmaker Agnes Incze. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Once and Future Queen
A rock diva sinks ... in real life, drag queen Philly really does front the band Eager Meat that is featured in the movie. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Piedras Verdes
One woman searches for ... was the first feature film from director Angel Flores Torres, who previously directed a number of popular music videos. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Abandoned
A handful of preteen ... in the early '60s. Producer Ferenc Kardos died of a heart attack in mid-production and received posthumous credit. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Tunnel
The true story of ... as a two-part miniseries for German television; an edited feature-length version was prepared for possible theatrical release outside Europe. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Christy: A Change of Seasons
Based on Catherine Marshall's ... aired over the PAX Network on May 13, 2001, under the title Christy: Choices of the Heart, Part I. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
America So Beautiful
A young man who ... feature directed and co-written by Babak Shokrian, himself a Iranian immigrant who came to the United States in 1971. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
In Praise of Love
Cinematic iconoclast Jean-Luc Godard ... to the couple's granddaughter, a law student who has offered to take a look at their contract -- Elle. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Holy Land
A young man discovers ... who himself attended rabbinical school before dropping out to explore the possibilities of secular life in the United States. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
What Time is it There?
Master Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai ... Yip) who generously shares her hotel room with her. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Pauline and Paulette
An elderly woman who ... shop and move away, leaving Pauline behind. Pauline et Paulette was the first feature film from director Lieven Debrauwer. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Silencio Roto
In the wake of ... and the rebels. Silencia Roto was directed by Montxo Armendariz, who previously made the international success Secretos Del Corazon. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Bolivia
A man leaves the ... cast of non-professional actors for greater realism, with only Enrique Liporace having had prior onscreen experience as a performer. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Friend
Conflicting criminal alliances turn ... Korea, setting a record for racking up six million admissions faster than any local feature in the nation's history. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Das Experiment
A man taking part ... about Dora (Maren Eggert), a woman with whom he had a brief fling before taking part in the experiment. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lan Yu
Stanley Kwan, one of ... a Chinese erotic novel known as Beijing Story, which circulated on the Internet with authorship credited to "Beijing Comrade." [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lena
In this downbeat drama, ... feature film for director Gonzalo Tapia, and it also marked the professional acting debut of leading lady Marta Larralde. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Follow the Stars Home
A woman gets a ... the award-winning anthology series "The Hallmark Hall of Fame," Follow the Stars Home first aired on May 6, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Amour Infinity
A man finds himself ... love that may or may not work out? Amour Infinity marked the directorial debut for character actor Jerry LaMothe. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Chico
A political adventure that ... those of the inhabitants of a small village. Chico was screened at the 2002 Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Circuit
A man hoping to ... supporting cast. Circuit had its premiere at the 2001 L.A. Outfest, a festival devoted to gay and lesbian-themed films. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
John John in the Sky
Christian Craft stars in ... and himself away from their grim life. John John in the Sky also stars Matt Letscher and Romy Rosemont. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
El Juego de Luna
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Taxi, an Encounter
A professional thief has ... land him in jail. Will Esteban help a stranger in need, or look out for his own affairs instead? [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Fixing Frank
Ken Hanes wrote the ... about Apsey's work. Fixing Frank was screened at the 2001 L.A. Outfest, a festival for gay- and lesbian-themed films. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Drift
A man deciding if ... we're offered a third variation on this theme. Drift was the debut feature from director and screenwriter Quentin Lee. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Motevalede Mahe Mehr
A young Iranian couple ... to Iranian reform; Darvish was kidnapped, and eventually found in a remote desert, where his captors had left him. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Keepin' It Real
Brian Cox directs the ... to question her romantic commitments after she meets a kind stranger. Also starring Sean Blakemore and Tiny Lister Jr. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
New Port South
Teen movie icon John ... of Kyle Cooper, who previously directed music videos and designed title sequences for a number of major motion pictures. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Treading Water
A woman trying to ... was shown in competition at the 2001 Seattle Film Festival, as well as the same year's Los Angeles Outfest. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Journey To Kafiristan
Set in a Europe ... preparing for war. The Journey to Kafiristan was screened at the 2002 Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Navigators
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach ... the company's severance package while others soldier on. This film was screened in the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Maya
A girl coming of ... story, and that such rituals are still performed on a regular basis in a small number of Indian communities. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
No Turning Back
After fate conspires to ... much publicity as possible. Leading man Jesus Nebot also wrote and directed the film in collaboration with Julia Montejo. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Mostly Martha
Sandra Nettelbeck spins this ... Lina returning to the custody of her father arises. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Dog Days
Famed for his controversial ... turns unexpectedly into a drunken orgy. This film won the prestigious Golden Lion at the 2001 Venice Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Light of My Eyes
Giuseppe Piccioni follows up ... participates in some of his shady dealings. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto and Venice Film Festivals. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Honey For Oshun
A Cuban exile searches ... premier at the 2001 Montreal Film Festival, and was later shown in competition at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Cold Heart
A woman discovers becoming ... is not willing to give her up so easily, and his attraction to her soon becomes a dangerous obsession. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Karmen Geï
The story of tempestuous ... Julien Jouga, and Doudou Ndiaye Rose that draws on elements of pop, jazz, and Afro-pop for its original themes. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
All About Lily Chou-Chou
Wildly popular filmmaker Shunji ... head tragically at a long awaited Lily Chou-Chou concert. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lavoura Arcaica
One young man's forbidden ... and edited by Luiz Fernando Carvalho; it was his first theatrical feature after a celebrated career in Brazilian television. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Black and Blue
After a children's birthday ... the energy brought to other tales of urban life like Boyz 'N the Hood, Menace II Society, and Juice. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Her Majesty
Which is more important ... prevent the visit of her beloved Queen. Her Majesty was the first feature film for director Mark J. Gordon. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Tuhog
This satiric comedy-drama from ... and Floring's "real" story is intercut with the director's glossy variation to accentuate the absurdity of the filmmakers' inventions. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Last Leaf
William Sydney Porter became ... The Last Leaf, where characters discover the meaning of life, love, and death in a Greenwich Village apartment house. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
One Week
In this independent drama, ... the first feature film from writer and director Carl Seaton; leading man Kenny Young also contributed to the screenplay. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Quitting
Following up on his ... in Titicut Follies look like a trip to Disneyland. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Address Unknown
Following up on his ... society fuels a violent outburst that changes everyone's lives. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Smokers Only
In this downbeat drama, ... money -- something he isn't inclined to do. Vagon Fumador was the first feature film from director Veronica Chen. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Plain Jane
In this made-for-TV period ... while Harry is outraged to discover Jane isn't sure if the child was fathered by himself or his father. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Jan Dara
Widely considered Thailand's leading ... unwittingly becoming the very person he loathes. This film was an official selection for the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Tricky Life
Turf wars between Uruguayan ... at making promises than actually keeping them. Tricky Life was screened at the 2002 Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Barrio Murders
In this hard-edged urban ... Robert Arevalo, and Nenna Quiroz, The Barrio Murders was the first feature film from writer and director Jojo Henrickson. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
In Love and War
War turns two strangers ... In Love and War was first aired as part of the award-winning anthology series The Hallmark Hall of Fame. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Bad Guy
Korean director Kim Ki-duk's ... works. Her painful initiation becomes fodder for his voyeuristic impulses, and an uneasy, wholly unconventional relationship develops between them. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Take Care of My Cat
Five girlfriends graduate high ... saturated color palette. The film was accepted into the Rotterdam Film Festival, and New Directors/New Films in New York. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Flower Island
Following up on his ... from their own existential pain, the trio decides to find the mythical flower island, which reportedly heals all wounds. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Range of Motion
As the result of ... former nurse Elizabeth Berg, the made-for-cable Range of Motion was shown over the Lifetime network on December 4, 2000. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Millennium Actress
Following up on his ... elegance. As he interviews her, Genya learns of Chiyoko's troubled past and eventually the reasons for her sudden retirement. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
When forbidden love tears ... becomes too much to bear, Rahul's brother Rohan sets out to find his brother and reunite their fragmented family. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Johnny Greyeyes
A woman who has ... her younger brother, Clay (Jonathan Fisher), an unsuccessful musician who is sinking into the ways of a small-time crook. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story
The saga of pop ... the tribulations and excess, however, the band sticks together like brothers and fights to keep rocking as a unit. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Smile Now, Cry Later
Sir Dyno and A.L.G. ... their talents to make an honest living, a powerful local drug dealer has plans of his own for them. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lola
Following up on his ... assumes Sandra's identity and goes to visit her mother. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Nowhere in Africa
A family on the ... Redlichs must decide whether to remain in Kenya or to return to the country that would have persecuted them. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Hard Luck
Two old friends have ... Hard Luck received the "Maverick Award" (for outstanding low budget film) at the 2001 Method Fest Independent Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Chasing Holden
Newly discharged from a ... out on an unauthorized, hazard-filled journey of discovery in New York City -- with T.J. along for the ride. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Jacked Up
Andre Carter (RonReaco Lea) ... Soon, Andre finds himself fighting for not just his life, but the lives of those in his new family. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Commitments
A woman taking a ... known for the right man. Produced for the BET cable network, Commitments also features Michael Greene and Fredo Starr. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Fire and Ice
While many celebrities believe ... Based on the popular romance novel by Carla Fredd, Fire and Ice also features Tempestt Bledsoe and Freda Payne. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
One Special Moment
Nelson George directs the ... (Kirk Taylor) falls for schoolteacher Colby (Tamara Taylor) after they join together for a business deal promoting hip-hop fashions. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Hip Hop 4 Life
David Velo Stewart's Hip ... his friends, and his significant other. Michael Bell Sr., Da Boogie Man, and Jabazz Snipes round out the cast. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Bent Keltoum
Mehdi Charef directs this ... a hard time reconciling with her Western upbringing. . This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Beach Café
Adapted from a work ... a number of unsettling things about his would-be associate. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Changi
One of the most ... at least one of the lead actors on the show had himself weathered six years in a Japanese stockade). [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Days
A drama about identity ... life of unrestricted passion with Andrea. Days was screened at the 2002 Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Desperado Square
Director Benny Torati's bittersweet ... in the programs of several Jewish film festivals in both the United States and abroad in 2001 and 2002. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within
The long-running CBS drama ... argument by wielding a hatchet. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within was originally broadcast on May 12, 2001. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Fall of the Louse of Usher
Murder, mayhem, insanity, mini-skirted ... Calihari's madness. The Fall of the Louse of Usher was screened at the 2002 Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Malunde
Stefanie Sycholt makes her ... wax while Kobus helps the lad find his mum. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Otilia Rauda
Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Dana ... criminal as her husband is out hunting for him. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
I Love You Too
The Dutch romantic drama ... relationship quickly goes down a dark and destructive path. Starring Antoine Kamerling, Angela Schijf, and Beau van Erven Dorens. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Honeybee
American independent filmmaker Melvin ... against her rival, champion lesbian fighter Rhonda "Lady D" Andrews (played by professional junior lightweight boxer Corinne Van Ryck). [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Giuseppe Verdi's Macbeth
This filmed performance of ... as the obsessed Lady Macbeth. The performance also features stage design by Stefanos Lazarois and direction by David Pountney. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Führer EX
Two young East Germans ... once peace-loving friend back to his senses. Führer Ex was a competing film at the 2002 Venice Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
Originally seen on British ... Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale was seen on the Hallmark cable channel beginning September 8, 2002. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Louder Than Bombs
Przemyslaw Wajcieszek directs the ... school in the U.S. Left alone, Marcin is forced to make changes and decide where his life is going. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Kira's Reason: A Love Story
Ole Christian Madsen follows ... as the source of her psychological trouble is revealed. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Prison Song
Elijah (rapper Q-Tip) has ... soul alive behind bars or turn into a hardened bitter criminal. This gritty drama is directed by Darnell Martin. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Come and Take it Day
Four blue collar Latino ... decides the best cover is during the annual Come and Take It Day celebration that commemorates the Cortez events. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
A Ritmo De Salsa
An innocent local dance ... vows to murder any man who dares step on the dance floor with the fearful object of his affections. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Just Can't Get Enough: The True Story of the Chippendales' Murders
Straight-to-video filmmaker David Payne ... and lifestyle. Then choreographer DeNoia gets involved in a blackmail scandal and Steve gets illegal ideas of his own. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Shadow Kill
Set in a village ... summoned to perform one more hanging, he fears that his most dreaded premonition may be about to come true. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Maria Belen Y Sus Amigos
A six-year old orphan ... her depressing boarding school through the power of imagination in this release of the popular Hispanic children's television series. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lajja
Director Raj Kumar Santoshi ... a telling tale concerning their integral roles in their respective communities and the hardships they've faced in trying times. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Shot
Two unlikely friends help ... to work his way into Marcus' life. Focus was the first feature film from writer and director Roger Roth. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Soul Food: Season 02
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A Little Inside
The directorial debut from ... at first unable to find common ground, they gradually learn from each other and begin building a life together. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Pickpocket
Linton Semage's drama Pickpocket ... work. During this moral quandary, he steals from a man who might be having an affair with his daughter. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
In Desert and Wilderness
Adventure awaits two siblings ... few other African children and make their way back to civilization alone for a long-awaited reunion with their families. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Final Solution
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Flossin
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Reversal
The 2001 independent family ... form of wrestling champion Thurman Ellis Jr. (Justin Spates), who is also coached by his wrestling-mad father (Guido Foehrweisser). [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Turn of Faith
Joey (Ray Mancini), Frank ... business man find themselves standing before a line in the sand, unsure what will happen when they cross it. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Map of Sex and Love
Planning to shoot a ... the while helping each other to unravel the painful secrets that each of them has been carrying for years. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Back to Ballin
Rapper Lil' Troy stars ... the mix and is in danger of being caught in the crossfire. Back to Ballin also stars Dub Niche. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Redemption
Sean Reid's drama Redemption ... starts over training to be an actor, but with his original dream dashed he succumbs to certain self-destructive urges. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Scooter Kidz
14-year-old Donny has dreams ... together. Now Donny is gearing up for a competition more important than any of the Motocross races he's imagined. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Shanghai Panic
A former ballet star ... and friendship are pared back to reveal intimate feelings long buried under the disapproving gaze of the homophobic masses. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Merchant of Venice
This adaptation of Shakespeare's ... Bob Fosse's Cabaret. Derbhle Crotty portrays Portia, while the play's most famous character, Shylock, is essayed by Henry Goodman. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Price of the American Dream
The drama The Price ... better life. Soon the possibility of a financial windfall presents itself after someone in the family writes a book. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Marcados Por La Probreza
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Malibu Eyes
Norman Ollestad's erotic drama ... up feelings in her, and she becomes embroiled in the various couplings and uncouplings going on in the community. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Married/Unmarried
Four people bare both ... the first directorial project for British playwright Noli, who adapted his screenplay from a pair of his own plays. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Jin nian xia tian
The lesbian relationship of ... from the authorities, who are currently seeking to arrest the desperate fugitive for the murder of her abusive father. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Same Sex Parents
Laurence Katrian's drama Same ... biological father, who turns out to be gay. Upon Olympia's return, she discovers unmistakable proof that Geraldine was correct. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Clara's Summer
A week away from ... begins to spread about Clara's Sapphic desires, she is torn between her new feelings and fears about her reputation. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Amour de Femme
A woman caught in ... his wife is having an affair, overwhelming the woman whose life has suddenly taken a dramatic and unexpected turn. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Love and War
A deeply spiritual war ... emerges when Charlie returns from the war and attempts to find a peaceful common ground among the disagreeable women. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Diamond Hunters
A checkered past full ... life in a desperate attempt to impress Jacob and elude the vengeful wrath of his half-brother Benedict (Michael Easton). [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Vidas Privadas
When the father of ... threatens to consume everything that she has ever dreamed of and send her into an irreversible spiral of despair. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Mile Zero
Mile Zero, director Andrew ... collapse, sending him down a desperate path that ends up endangering more than just his fragile relationship with Will. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Magic Rock
When a summer camp ... underway, camp counselor TJ stages one last hurrah designed to convince Richard to keep the Camp Kobie tradition alive. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
A Month of Sundays
A small town baseball ... and his loving granddaughter Biddy set out to make good on his word and lay old ghosts to rest. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Abakada Ina
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Abandonada
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Breakin' Out
Nicholas' stable, loving home ... he is hatching a plan to free her so that he can reassemble something similar to his former life. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Sa Ngalan Ng Pag Ibig
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Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
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Scorpio Nights 2
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She Walks By Night...sssshhhhh!
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Singles
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Sinungaling Mong Puso
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Soltera
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Sukdulan
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Bano de Damas
The lives, loves, and ... be a sympathetic ear is in the ladies room. This film stars Eduardo Santamarina, Viviana Gibelli, and Lorena Meritano. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Lay It Down
Out of the cloud ... place in God's kingdom Ben does his very best to spread the gospel to all of his gear-head friends. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Monarch of the Glen: Series 02
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Rebus: Mortal Causes
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Return to Innocence
Emerging filmmaker Rocky Costanzo ... there for an innocent man who has devoted his entire life to the benevolent cause of helping troubled children? [ best drama films - 2001 ]
The Lost Steps
The Argentinean drama The ... born. Her story starts to come out after she meets a man who claims to be her actual grandfather. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Chavos de La Calle
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The Russian Bride
A beautiful Russian bride ... gives way to deceit, murder, and madness, a once-innocent long shot at love becomes a desperate battle of survival. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Solo por Hoy
Ariel Rotter's deeply existential, ... the limitations and daily setbacks that life dishes out, and that stand in the way of self-actualization and happiness. [ best drama films - 2001 ]
Invisible Kitchen
Chef-turned filmmaker Cedric T. ... success, these two dedicated chefs will soon find their beliefs challenged by a mysterious stranger with an unknown agenda. [ best drama films - 2001 ]Supplemental Navigation
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