Classic in Cinema: "Requiem for a Dream", dir. Darren Aronofsky (2000)

"Requiem for a Dream" is Darren Aronofsky's second feature film, based on the novel by legendary American writer Hubert Selby Jr. A quarter century ago it came to Poland through Gutek Film distribution and became so deeply embedded in our popular culture that it became an incredibly important cultural text, cited by writers, theater creators, and rappers. Young actors at the time – Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Marlon Wayans – rose to the top of Hollywood overnight, Ellen Burstyn's mesmerizing performance earned her an Oscar nomination, and the director himself proved to be a visionary of cinema. Now, 25 years after its premiere, the film returns to theaters in a restored 4K version. "Requiem for a Dream" is a harrowing story about four characters from Brooklyn who, in pursuit of fulfilling their dreams...