A "dramatic retelling" means when someone vividly and energetically narrates or recreates a story or event, usually with exaggeration or added intensity to make it more exciting or engaging. Full definition
This weekend provided more material for the future dramatic retelling of the chronicle. (sbnation.com)
Was this a very dramatic retelling of the Hollywood Hills burglaries by accomplished director Sofia Coppola? (rottentomatoes.com)
CHICAGO — I am not opposed to dramatic retellings of true events from history, but I think the drama should at least be as entertaining as a PBS documentary on the same subject. (hollywoodchicago.com)