20 times cinema defined obsession and we couldn't look away

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16) Requiem for a Dream’s Ensemble Cast (2000)

Requiem for a Dream (Image via Artisan Entertainment)

The characters in Requiem for a Dream are driven by their need for something more. Harry wants financial success through drug deals. Marion seeks independence and self-worth. Sara fixates on losing weight and appearing on television. Tyrone dreams of leaving behind his struggles. Their obsessions pull them into addiction and lead to betrayal and despair. Each character’s pursuit of their desires ends in tragedy. The film remains unforgettable for its raw look at how ambition and addiction can destroy lives.