Requiem for a Dream was directed by Darren Aronofsky and was released in 2000. The film follows four people trying to accomplish their dreams and how their addictions ruin their lives. The way Aronofsky shot this film is very intense, he made sequences of extremely short shots that give the viewer the overwhelming feeling that comes with addiction. This film is a heartbreaking drama that shows us how addiction can take over our lives and how it affects the people around us. The cast is led by Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Marlon Wayans. They all give strong and heartbreaking performances in this film. I highly recommend this film.

Requiem for a Dream (2000)