USA,
2000, 102 min
(Alternative: 97 min)
Directed by:
Darren AronofskyCinematography:
Matthew LibatiqueComposer:
Clint MansellCast:
Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Christopher McDonald, Louise Lasser, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Suzanne Shepherd, Mark Margolis (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Requiem for a Dream tells the parallel stories of four Coney Islanders for whom the dream of a better life comes at any price and by any means. For middle aged widow Sara, loneliness leads to dependence on a TV game show and dangerous diet pills. Her wayward son Harry and his mate Tyrone scheme to make a quick fortune selling drugs, but soon find themselves high on their own supply. Harry's girlfriend Marion, sees her own dream, a career in fashion design, go up in smoke. (Icon Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2001 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2001 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Female Lead)
- 2001 - Matthew Libatique (Best Cinematography)
- 2001 - Eric Watson, Palmer West (Best Feature)
- 2001 - Darren Aronofsky (Best Director)
- 2001 - Jennifer Connelly (Best Supporting Female)
Golden Globes
- 2001 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2000 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 2001 - Best Horror Film
- 2001 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Actress)