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10 Films That Are the Definition of Melodrama

"A melodrama is a work of fiction featuring exaggerated characters and intense occurrences. In these stories, emotions are dialed up to further engage the viewer. Character development is substituted by stock characters designed to fulfill particular dramatic and emotional functions. There are clear bad guys and clear good guys. The revival of this type of storytelling began in 18th Century France. It became more popular during the Industrial Revolution. The melodramas of this time reflected the anxieties of the middle-class amidst industrialization. Many operas and plays of the Victorian era belong to this subgenre. It was only natural that such a popular genre would eventually make its way into film."
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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)
Rotten Tomatoes®   95%
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The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (1972)
The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (1972)
Rotten Tomatoes®   88%
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Medea (1969)
Medea (1969)
Rotten Tomatoes®   70%
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Breaking the Waves (1996)
Breaking the Waves (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes®   85%
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Talk to Her (2002)
Talk to Her (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
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Autumn Sonata (1978)
Autumn Sonata (1978)
Rotten Tomatoes®   87%
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Far From Heaven (2002)
Far From Heaven (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes®   87%
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
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City Lights (1931)
City Lights (1931)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
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Imitation of Life (1959)
Imitation of Life (1959)
Rotten Tomatoes®   81%
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