Requiem for a Dream - A Brutal Portrait of Addiction and Obsession

Requiem for a Dream is a harrowing psychological drama that explores addiction and obsession through four interconnected lives. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film follows a lonely widow dreaming of television fame, her son chasing quick money, his girlfriend seeking affection, and a friend craving escape.

As their desires intensify, drugs and fantasies erode reality, leading to devastating consequences. With aggressive editing, a haunting score by Clint Mansell, and fearless performances especially Ellen Burstyn’s the film portrays addiction not as glamour, but as a relentless spiral toward loss, isolation, and ruin inevitably.