5) Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Requiem For A Dream highlights the effect addiction has on an individual and their relationships. The film is based on Hubert Selby Jr.'s novel of the same name. The Darren Aronofsky film follows several drug addicts and how their addiction has impacted their lives by blurring the lines between reality and delusion. It provides a raw and unflinching look at the physical, psychological, and emotional toll of addiction.
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