In the film Requiem for a Dream (2000), the components of the narrative, mise en scene, and cinematography come together and produce a compelling and powerful piece throughout the movie. Each of the elements of the narrative, the mise en scene, including composition, subject and setting, and the visually effective techniques of the cinematography relate to each other, compliment and help support the underlying story of the film.
             The segment begins with two friends, Harry and Tyrone, on the road to Miami to be involved in a major drug deal. Harry is suffering from excruciating pain in his arm, caused by an infection of some sort from the various drugs he has injected into the wound. Tyrone realizes that his friend is in severe pain and against Harry's will, takes him to a doctor to get the wound treated. While waiting in the waiting room, the authorities approach Tyrone and arrest him and Harry for the multiple counts of possession of illegal drugs with intent to sell. The two are taken into prison and lined up to ascertain who can and cannot work within the prison. Upon inspection by the prison guards, it is discovered the extent of Harry's infection, and he is deemed unable to work and is rushed to the hospital. Tyrone is left behind in the prison, slaving away with hours of strenuous physical labor.
             Meanwhile, back in their home state of New York, Harry's girlfriend Marion, frantic and desperate to find cocaine by any means possible, has resorted to selling herself for sex in exchange for the drugs he so longingly desires. She feels ashamed and overwhelmed, but she feels that in a way the means justifies the end. She is soon sucked into this world of debauchery and prostitution, as she is invited to parties in which she performs demeaning sexual acts in exchange for drugs.
             At the same time, Harry's mother, Sarah's mental health has become progressively worse and worse. Months ago, she bean...