In the Catholic Church, a is a Mass for the dead. Thus, Requiem for a Dream more elegantly translates to "Death of a Dream." The title perfectly encapsulates the film's thesis: every character's dream—to love, to succeed, to belong—dies a slow, agonizing death long before their bodies give out.
Here's my attempt at crafting a story through the index of a fictional book: "Requiem For A Dream". Index Of Requiem For A Dream
For many, the search for an "index" is about the music. Clint Mansell's score, performed by the Kronos Quartet, is as essential to the film as its dialogue and visuals. The official soundtrack album is a 51-minute journey that mirrors the film's narrative arc. Here is the complete track listing as it appears on the album: In the Catholic Church, a is a Mass for the dead