dramatization

/ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of adapting a story or event into a play, film, or other dramatic form.
    • Her dramatization of the family's history made the past come alive.
    • The dramatization of the classic novel took three years to complete.
    • The TV network produced a dramatization of the famous trial.
  2. An exaggerated or overly emotional presentation of something.
    • She is known for her dramatization of everyday events.
    • His dramatization of the argument made everyone uncomfortable.
    • Stop the dramatization; it was just a simple mistake.