THEME EXPLORATION

addiction and recovery

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
When a Man Loves a Woman
When a Man Loves a Woman
1994 · Luis Mandoki
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
1976 · Wim Wenders
Postcards From the Edge
Postcards From the Edge
1990 · Mike Nichols
Veronika Voss
Veronika Voss
1982 · Rainer Werner Fassbinder
The Slump Is Over
The Slump Is Over
1934 · Robert Siodmak
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
1996 · Danny Boyle
Tabu
Tabu
2012 · Miguel Gomes
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
2018 · Bradley Cooper
Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream
2000 · Darren Aronofsky
Entre tinieblas
Entre tinieblas
1983 · Pedro Almodóvar
Le Feu Follet
Le Feu Follet
1963 · Louis Malle
Sherrybaby
Sherrybaby
2006 · Laurie Collyer
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Anna Boden US

Explores human connection amid systemic struggle with unflinching emotional honesty.

 Darren Aronofsky United States

His films like 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'The Wrestler' unflinchingly depict the psychological and physical devastation of addiction and obsession.

 Ari Aster United States

His work explores trauma, grief, and psychological dependency with visceral intensity, particularly in 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar.'