Conventions of a Romantic/Drama

Films similar to our idea:

• The Notebook
• Titanic
• The fault in our Stars
• A Walk to Remember
• PS I Love You
• Romeo and Juliet

Conventions

• Most romantic films include a heterosexual relationship
• Romantic locations such as beaches, parks, posh restaurants etc
• A lot of the romances portrayed are very passionate, get the audience invested into the storyline
• The biggest tragedy in a romance/drama is the main character dying. The films have made sure that the audience is emotionally invested in the character and the relationship to make the death have more of an impact. 
• The target audience for most romantic films are females. This is because it is thought that females are interested in love and relationships compared to males.
• Often an exchange of gifts is given to show the love the couple have for each other. 
• Music is often soft-classical and crescendos when the drama of the film increases to help build emotion. 
• Flashbacks are also used to show the audience more of the couples back story and again to help make the audience emotionally invested in the relationship.