Requiem for a dream

DVD 2010

Writer/director Darren Aronofsky follows up his successful and acclaimed feature debut, Pi, with Requiem for a Dream, based on the 1978 novel by literary legend Hubert Selby, Jr. (whose credits include Last Exit to Brooklyn). The modern-day fable is set on the rusted mean streets of Coney Island, Brooklyn. The dual storyline parallels four people who set out in pursuit of a better life. On the one hand, there's Sara, portrayed by Oscar winner Ell...

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Edition:

Director's cut edition

Description:

1 videodisc (102 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
digital optical surround Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 sound
video file DVD video region 1
polychrome

Target Audience Note:

Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A

Notes:

Based on the novel: Requiem for a dream / by Hubert Selby, Jr
Originally released as motion picture in 2000
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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Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 sound
For private home use only
BSFC Award, 2000: Best actress (Burstyn); Independent Spirit Award, 2001: Best cinematography (Libatique), Best female lead (Burstyn); Stockholm Film Festival, 2000: Best actress (Burstyn)
English or dubbed French audio, with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Control Number:

2309992

UPC:

065935205036

Other Authors:

Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm
Alliance Films
Aronofsky, Darren
Artisan Entertainment (Firm)
Bandeira Entertainment (Firm)
Burstyn, Ellen, 1932-
Connelly, Jennifer
Industry Entertainment
Leto, Jared, 1971-
Selby, Hubert, Jr., 1928-2004
Thousand Words (Firm)
Watson, Eric
Wayans, Marlon
West, Palmer

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