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2000 · 102 min · NR

Requiem for a Dream

Directed by Darren Aronofsky · Crime, Drama

Requiem for a Dream (2000) is a Crime film, directed by Darren Aronofsky set in New York City and Miami during the 1990s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of madness / loss of sanity, isolation, and grief & loss play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Clint Mansell
Cinematography
Matthew Libatique
Cast
Ellen BurstynJared LetoJennifer ConnellyMarlon WayansChristopher McDonaldLouise LasserMarcia Jean KurtzJanet Sarno

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityMiami
Setting
UrbanCoastal Sea
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityIsolationGrief & Loss
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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