Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Synopsis of Requiem for a Dream

Based on the novel by Hubert Selby Jr., this gritty drama concerns four people trapped by their addictions. Harry (Jared Leto), and his best friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) are impoverished heroin addicts living in Coney Island, NY, while Harry's girlfriend Marion (Jennifer Connelly) is a fellow addict trying to distance herself from her wealthy father. Harry dreams of scoring a pound of smack, from which he could make enough money to open a clothing boutique with Marion, but so far he and his friends can barely scrape by supporting their own habits. Meanwhile, Harry's mother Sara (Ellen Burstyn), who spends her days watching television, is told she has the opportunity to appear on her favorite game show; wanting to lose enough weight to fit into her favorite red dress, she visits a sleazy doctor who gives her a prescription for amphetamines. Soon Sara has a drug habit of her own that is spiraling out of control. Requiem for a Dream was directed by Darren Aronofsky, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Selby; it was Aronofsky's second feature, following his acclaimed independent film Pi. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

102 mins

Director(s):

Darren Aronofsky

Writer(s):

Darren Aronofsky, Hubert Selby, Jr.

Producer(s):

Eric Watson

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

NR(Nudity, Substance Abuse, Not For Children, Strong Sexual Content, Profanity)

• 2000 - American Film Institute - AFI's Top 10 Films of the Year
• 2000 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Actress
• 2000 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
• 2000 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actress
• 2000 - National Board of Review - Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking
• 2000 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress [Runner-up]

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