Social Realism
the realistic depiction in art of contemporary life, as a means of social or political comment.
Social realism works include the work of:
Charles dickens
Thomas Hardy
Italian neorealism film
Roberto Rossellini
Used the genre of action as a contrast to my aims and stylistic ambitions.
Relatable to Wes Anderson's com-drama films, such as The Grand Budapest Hotel and the Royal Tenenbaums.
This is due to a similar balance of dark drama and slight humorous action.