Addiction and Depression in "Requiem for a Dream"

Film Review # 45288

Film > Analysis, Criticism, Etc.
Medical and Health > Drugs

This paper looks at emotional issues found in the movie.

1,559 words () | 6 sources | MLA | 2003 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses addiction, poor self-image, and loneliness as central themes in the movie, "Requiem for a Dream".

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"Every major character in "Requiem for a Dream" is battling a demon. For the group of youths (Harry, Marian and Tyrone), drug addiction is a struggle that has grave consequences. Loneliness, addiction and poor self image are also present in the character of Sarah Goldfarb, Harry's mom."

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APA Citation:

Addiction and Depression in "Requiem for a Dream" (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Film-Review-Addiction-and-Depression-in-Requiem-for-a-Dream/45288

MLA Citation:

"Addiction and Depression in "Requiem for a Dream"" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Film-Review-Addiction-and-Depression-in-Requiem-for-a-Dream/45288>