Requiem for a Dream returns to Polish cinemas after 26 years

The cult film Requiem for a Dream has been re‑released in Polish cinemas, marking its first theatrical showing since its 2000 debut, 26 years later. Critics and audiences continue to describe the movie as one of the most disturbing and emotionally intense works of the 21st century, noted for its stark depiction of addiction and its graphic visual style.

Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film stars Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Connelly, Jared Leto and Marlon Wayans, and has consistently appeared on lists of the most shocking cinema. Its renewed screenings have revived strong reactions, recalling the visceral audience responses at early festivals such as Cannes and Toronto. The re‑release underscores the film’s lasting relevance amid contemporary concerns about substance abuse and prescription‑drug addiction.