Love Scenes From Movies That Crossed the Line

Requiem for a Dream

In Requiem for a Dream, Jennifer Connelly’s character Marion’s rock bottom is depicted in a harrowing scene where she, a heroin addict, is exploited to perform for degrading men for drug money. The scene weaves into a distressing sequence that illustrates each of the film’s characters’ downfalls, conveying panic and despair through graphic and shocking visuals.