The novel Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr. was published in 1978. Aronofsky had been a fan of Selby's work during his school years. In a 2001 interview with the BBC, Aronofsky described Selby's work, saying "Anyone that reads Selby's work can see how intense his world is. He writes the most discordant, angry words that tickle the air with some sweet music around it. It's an unbelievable experience to read his books. I knew that once I made a larger film it would be very difficult to do a project like this. I live my life not wanting to have any regrets, and I knew that Selby was cool, that he's a badass".
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- 1 Clint MansellSummer Overture 2:37
- 2 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetParty 0:29
- 3 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetConey Island Dreaming 1:05
- 4 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetParty 0:36
- 5 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetChocolate Charms 0:26
- 6 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetGhosts of Things to Come 1:34
- 7 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetDreams 0:44
- 8 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetTense 0:38
- 9 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetDr. Pill 0:42
- 10 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetHigh On Life 0:11
- 11 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetGhosts 1:22
- 12 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetCrimin' & Dealin' 1:45
- 13 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetHope Overture 2:31
- 14 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetTense 0:28
- 15 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetBialy & Lox Conga 0:45
- 16 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetCleaning Apartment 1:26
- 17 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetGhosts-Falling 1:11
- 18 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetDreams 1:03
- 19 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetArnold 2:35
- 20 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetMarion Barfs 2:22
- 21 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetSupermarket Sweep 2:14
- 22 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetDreams 0:33
- 23 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetSara Goldfarb Has Left the Building 1:17
- 24 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetBugs Got a Devilish Grin Conga 0:57
- 25 Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetWinter Overture 0:19
Requiem for a Dream
(2000)36
" In the end it’s all nice"
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| Runtime | 1 hr 42 min |
| Budget | $4 500 000 |
| Premiere: World | $7 391 471 November 3, 2000 |
| USA | $3 635 482 |
| Other countries | $3 755 989 |
| Box Office – Budget | $2 891 471 |
| Premiere: USA | $3 635 482 October 6, 2000 |
| theaters | 93 |
| rollout | 452 days |
| Digital: World | October 16, 2020 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking, Profanity, ... |
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| Also Known As | Réquiem por un sueño United States |
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The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep.Сast and Crew
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About the Author
Hubert Selby Jr. is the author of the novel Requiem for a Dream, which was published in 1978. Selby is known for his raw and unflinching portrayal of the darker sides of human nature and society. His writing style is often characterized by its stream-of-consciousness technique and lack of traditional punctuation, which adds to the intensity and immediacy of his narratives.
About the Book
Requiem for a Dream is a harrowing exploration of addiction and its devastating effects on individuals and their relationships. The novel follows the lives of four characters: Harry Goldfarb, his mother Sara, his girlfriend Marion Silver, and his friend Tyrone C. Love. Each character is driven by their dreams and desires, but their reliance on drugs leads them down a path of destruction and despair.
Themes and Style
- Addiction: The novel delves deeply into the psychological and physical grip of addiction, portraying it as a relentless force that consumes the lives of the characters.
- Dreams and Desperation: Each character's pursuit of their dreams is marred by desperation, leading to tragic consequences.
- Writing Style: Selby's unique style, including his use of stream-of-consciousness and minimal punctuation, creates a visceral and immersive reading experience.
Adaptation and Faithfulness
The film adaptation of Requiem for a Dream, directed by Darren Aronofsky, is largely faithful to the novel. It captures the essence of Selby's work, maintaining the intense and unsettling atmosphere of the book. The film effectively translates the novel's themes of addiction and the pursuit of dreams into a visual medium, preserving the emotional impact and narrative structure of the original text.
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This film by Darren Aronofsky is considered the best both in terms of estimates and ratings. But there is an alternative view, where behind the depressing soundtrack and picture there is emptiness. The tape does not reveal new truths. But I liked the idea of addictions. The third act is depressing. Advice
2025. All things considered, it’s a 9. It’s a cool, important film, but one I don’t want to watch again due to its oppressive heaviness. But I’d confidently show it to teenagers.
I’ll mention the soundtrack-it’s one of those things you can listen to without even watching the film. And the acting, too, is incredible: Marlon Wayans , that eternal stoner, and Jennifer Connelly , that roller-skating chick in a white top from the '90s.
I watched it three times in the 2000s. And now, 13 years later, I watched it again. What a heavy and depressing final third here. You couldn’t think of a clearer anti-advertising for drugs and addictions!
Cult black stuff that leaves behind an extremely depressing feeling. I don’t feel like watching it at all, not only because of the depressive mood of the film, but also because of the song "Summer Overture,” which was so boring at the time. By the way, I love the composer who wrote the soundtrack.
Like most of Darren Aronofsky’s films, you won’t want to watch it again, but it’s definitely worth seeing. A powerful interweaving of acting, camera work, music… and oppressive, total hopelessness. The apparent peace when the characters "curl up" and the realization that there can be no happy ending to this story.
This seems to be the most depressing movie in the world. It’s hard to watch this masterful portrayal of human suffering for an hour and a half. I would give it a 9 if it weren’t for the best soundtrack ever created. He works so hard that I can’t. I gradually became depressed while watching it.
A powerful, depressing and very heavy social drama. The acting, the plot and the music are just top notch. Somehow this film passed me by. I watched it just now. It left a strong impression, but I won’t watch it again. It’s too depressing.
This film deserves high marks and is one of the last films that actively explores the topic of drug addiction. One of the most visually colorful experiences, and at the same time tells a story that can be instructive. Aronofsky made perhaps one of his best films, if not the best. I would definitely recommend it for acquaintance. All the best and good cinema
A very difficult film to watch. The point is to show the life of drug addicts. I felt disgusted by this world of drug addicts, hence the conclusion that the director managed to convey the main point, but this feeling after the film… I don’t know what rating to give…
10 years ago I watched it for the first time, today I watched it for the second time. The impression is the same, the feeling of the load is no less. The acting, cinematography, script, soundtrack – everything is brilliant. This film should be shown in school to make people aware of the consequences of their actions.
Just finished watching it. It’s a very heavy film, but very gripping and interesting! The whole drug thing is very shocking! 10/10 ️
Four parallel stories, a depressing canvas about the problem of drug addiction with a powerful soundtrack. Aronofsky demonstrates his unique ability to create sensitive cinema, riding the wave of desperate and self-destructive films of the end of the millennium.
The epigraph of the film is "The Unbearable Lightness of the Apocalypse." The music in the film is a dose that penetrates to the very bones. Clint Mansell created an incredible musical entourage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
One of the most ruthless films about the American dream and the topic of addiction (not just drugs) in general.
After watching this film (in my youth), I was impressed for several weeks. this is a very powerful movie.
A very difficult film. The story of the main character’s mother, her fate, really touched my soul. I don’t think I’ll be able to watch it again. The film was recommended about 8 years ago. But then it found me.
Psychological pressure with accompanying music and abrupt change of frames, second-by-second cutting, similar to cool video blogger editing) About a tough life on a downward slope, worsening with every minute, which was ruined by drugs.
some kind of naive, acutely social person, with superficial Persians for whom you don’t want to worry, and it’s also boring. But it was shot perfectly. 6.5
Just an incredible film, it was in it that I discovered Jen Connelly, and many actors in general. These were still times when the only movies I knew were horror films made for 40 UAH. But this film is legendary. The acting, the dubbing, the plot itself are amazing. Worth your attention!
The scariest movie I’ve ever seen. Life is an unpredictable event. And drugs are evil. Dynamic cutting. Horribly beautiful soundtrack.
One of the most terrifying and impressive films about drug addiction, which in terms of tension and hopelessness paranoia gives odds to all thrillers to this day
A very heavy picture. The film can really be called a cult. There are no identical pictures that could so cruelly and harshly display the reality of modern "entertainment". Very frightening in places. A film that you do not want to watch again, but which is gripping.
Simply vital, brought me back to life again. A very emotional film, with all the stories it was difficult not to calmly watch and empathize. It was like watching visual stress, but the film carries a lot of meaning.
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