Topic: Drugs

Direction David Simon · Joe Chappelle · Ernest R. Dickerson · Clark Johnson

Cast Dominic West · Lance Reddick · Sonja Sohn · Clarke Peters

Synopsis The Wire (TV Series) (2002) is a gritty, hyper-realistic HBO drama that spans five seasons and 60 episodes, airing from 2002 to 2008. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a complex drug and murder investigation set in the streets...

Direction Vince Gilligan · Michelle MacLaren · Adam Bernstein · Colin Bucksey

Cast Bryan Cranston · Aaron Paul · Anna Gunn · Dean Norris

Synopsis Breaking Bad (TV Series) (2008) is a gripping drama that spans 5 seasons and 62 episodes, airing from 2008 to 2013. The narrative revolves around Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a high school chemistry teacher residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with...

Direction Fernando Meirelles · Kátia Lund

Cast Alexandre Rodrigues · Leandro Firmino · Phellipe Haagensen · Douglas Silva

Synopsis City of God (2002) is a gripping narrative set in a Rio de Janeiro housing project, initially constructed in the 1960s, which by the early 1980s had evolved into one of the city's most perilous locales. The film weaves together...

Direction Stefano Sollima

Cast Francesco Montanari · Vinicio Marchioni · Alessandro Roja · Marco Bocci

Synopsis Romanzo Criminale (TV Series) (2008) is a gripping crime drama that spans two seasons and 22 episodes, airing from 2008 to 2010. The series follows the ambitious journey of a notorious criminal, known as the Lebanese, who aspires to dominate...

Direction David Simon · Charles S. Dutton

Cast T.K. Carter · Khandi Alexander · Sean Nelson · Clarke Peters

Synopsis The Corner (TV Miniseries) (2000) is a gripping HBO production that spans six episodes, delving into the harsh realities of a struggling family from Baltimore. The narrative, crafted by the talented duo David Simon and Edward Burns, who also brought...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Al Pacino · Steven Bauer · Michelle Pfeiffer · Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Synopsis Scarface (1983) follows the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Tony Montana, portrayed by Al Pacino. Starting as a humble dishwasher, Tony's sharp intellect, unyielding courage, and insatiable ambition propel him to the pinnacle of a criminal organization. However, his...

Direction Danny Boyle

Cast Ewan McGregor · Robert Carlyle · Jonny Lee Miller · Ewen Bremner

Synopsis Trainspotting (1996) follows the life of Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor), a young man from Edinburgh who, along with his group of friends, is deeply entrenched in the world of heroin addiction. The film delves into how drugs fill the voids...

Direction Jon Alpert

Cast Freddie Rodriguez · Deliris Vasquez · Robert Steffey

Synopsis Life of Crime 1984-2020 (2021) takes viewers on an unyielding journey through the urban landscape and correctional facilities of Newark, New Jersey's most populous city. The documentary chronicles the intense struggle for survival against the most lethal adversary to ever...

Direction Roberto Saviano · Stefano Sollima · Claudio Cupellini · Francesca Comencini

Cast Marco D'Amore · Salvatore Esposito · Fortunato Cerlino · Maria Pia Calzone

Synopsis Gomorrah (TV Series) (2014) immerses audiences in the shadowy and brutal underworld of Naples, delving into the heart of organized crime, the Camorra. The narrative unfolds as Pietro Savastano (Fortunato Cerlino), a prominent and feared Camorra boss, is apprehended and...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Al Pacino · Sean Penn · Penelope Ann Miller · James Rebhorn

Synopsis Carlito's Way (1993) follows the story of Carlito Brigante, a Puerto Rican man who is freed from prison after completing a five-year sentence, much shorter than his initial term. Determined to turn his life around, Carlito aims to become a...

Direction Chris Brancato · Carlo Bernard · Doug Miro · Paul Eckstein

Cast Wagner Moura · Pedro Pascal · Boyd Holbrook · Damián Alcázar

Synopsis Narcos (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping crime drama that chronicles the intense struggle between U.S. and Colombian authorities and the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, along with the Medellin drug cartel, during the 1980s. This series, spanning three seasons...

Direction Tom Fontana · Nick Gomez · Adam Bernstein · Alex Zakrzewski

Cast Ernie Hudson · Harold Perrineau · Lee Tergesen · J.K. Simmons

Synopsis Oz (TV Series) (1997) is a gripping television drama that aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning 6 seasons and 56 episodes. The narrative unfolds within the confines of the Oswald State Penitentiary, affectionately known on the streets as "Oz." The...

Direction Shawn Ryan · Gwyneth Horder-Payton · Guy Ferland · Scott Brazil

Cast Michael Chiklis · Walton Goggins · Catherine Dent · Michael Jace

Synopsis The Shield (TV Series) (2002) is a gripping American police crime drama that aired from 2002 to 2008, spanning 7 seasons and 88 episodes. The series is renowned for its provocative depiction of corrupt law enforcement officers. The inaugural season...

Direction Darren Aronofsky

Cast Jared Leto · Jennifer Connelly · Ellen Burstyn · Marlon Wayans

Synopsis Requiem for a Dream (2000) follows the intertwined lives of Harry Goldfarb (Jared Leto) and Marion Silver (Jennifer Connelly), a couple from Brooklyn with aspirations of opening a small business and enjoying a life of love and success. However, their...

Direction Hanna Polak · Andrzej Celinski

Synopsis The Children of Leningradsky (2004) delves into the harsh realities faced by homeless children in contemporary Russia, with a specific focus on those residing in the Leningradsky train station in Moscow. This 35-minute documentary, which was recognized with an Academy...

Direction Edet Belzberg

Synopsis Children Underground (2001) delves into the harsh realities faced by a cluster of forsaken teenage street children who call the Romanian subway their home. These young individuals navigate their daily lives amidst the indifferent gaze of commuters, grappling with hunger,...

Direction Tiller Russell

Synopsis The Last Narc (TV Miniseries) (2020) delves into the harrowing account of DEA Agent "Kiki" Camarena's infamous murder and abduction, as revealed by former cartel members. This gripping four-part documentary series offers unprecedented insights through exclusive interviews, exploring Camarena's undercover...

Direction Aitor Gabilondo · Elena Trapé · Javier Giner

Cast Oriol Pla · Nora Navas · Marina Salas · Itziar Lazkano

Synopsis I, Addict (2024) spans 6 episodes, chronicling the journey of Javier Giner, a seasoned audiovisual industry professional. At the age of 30, he makes the pivotal decision to voluntarily enter a detoxification center. Driven by a desperate need to survive,...

Direction Jack Amiel · Michael Begler · Steven Soderbergh

Cast Clive Owen · André Holland · Eve Hewson · Juliet Rylance

Synopsis The Knick (TV Series) (2014) delves into the intricate lives of the medical personnel at New York's Knickerbocker Hospital during the early 20th century. The series, spanning two seasons and 20 episodes, explores the daily struggles of the hospital staff...

Direction David Simon · Michelle MacLaren · Ernest R. Dickerson · James Franco

Cast James Franco · Maggie Gyllenhaal · Margarita Levieva · Gbenga Akinnagbe

Synopsis The Deuce (TV Series) (2017) chronicles the evolution and ascent of the adult entertainment industry in New York's Times Square, spanning from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s. The narrative delves into the gritty and tumultuous environment that thrived in...