Description |
1 videodisc (DVD)(102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Based on the novel: Requiem for a dream / by Hubert Selby, Jr. |
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Originally released as motion picture in 2000. |
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Special features: commentary by director Darren Aronofsky ; commentary by director of photography Matthew Libatique; scene analysis; deleted scenes with optional director commentary; documentary, The making of Requiem for a dream; Memories, dreams and addictions : Ellen Burstyn interviews Hubert Selby Jr.; cast and crew information; production notes; theatrical trailers and TV spots. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Matthew Libatique; editor, Jay Rabinowitz; music, Clint Mansell; costume designer, Laura Jean Shannon; production designer, James Chinlund. |
Performer |
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans. |
Summary |
Harry and his best friend, Tyrone, are impoverished heroin addicts living in Coney Island, NY. Harry's girlfriend, Marion, is a fellow addict trying to distance herself from her wealthy father. Harry's mother, Sara, spends her days watching television and wants to lose weight to go on a game show. She visits a sleazy doctor who prescribes her amphetamines and soon Sara has a drug habit of her own. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
System Details |
DVD; Dolby 5.1 surround; digitally remastered; widescreen version. |
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DVD format. |
Language |
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
Awards |
BSFC Award, 2000: Best actress (Burstyn); Independent Spirit Award, 2001: Best cinematography (Libatique), Best female lead (Burstyn); Stockholm Film Festival, 2000: Best actress (Burstyn). |
Subject |
Drug abuse -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Drug addicts -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Mothers and sons -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Feature films -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Added Author |
Selby, Hubert.
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Aronofsky, Darren.
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Watson, Eric.
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West, Palmer.
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Burstyn, Ellen, 1932-
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Leto, Jared, 1971-
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Connelly, Jennifer.
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Wayans, Marlon.
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Libatique, Matthew.
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Rabinowitz, Jay.
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Mansell, Clint.
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Shannon, Laura Jean.
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Chinlund, James.
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Standard No. |
012236111815 |
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012236115670 |
Music No. |
11815 Artisan Home Entertainment |
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11567 Artisan Home Entertainment |
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