Drama is the genre of conflict. Whether it is the interpersonal tension of a divorce court ( Marriage Story ) or the systemic oppression of a historical figure ( Schindler’s List ), drama mines conflict to elicit empathy. The "popular" aspect often stems from the universality of these themes. Films like Forrest Gump or The Shawshank Redemption achieved popularity not through spectacle, but by tapping into fundamental human desires for hope, redemption, and connection.
Film ini menjadi fenomenal karena memenangkan Palme d’Or di Festival Film Cannes. Mengisahkan hubungan intens antara dua perempuan muda, Emma dan Adèle. Adegan seksualitasnya yang panjang dan realistis membuat film ini masuk dalam kategori semi yang sangat berani, namun tetap dibungkus drama emosional yang mengharukan.