The Lost Weekend

The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend
Genres: Drama
Rating: 7.63
Language: en
Year:1945
Country:US
Budget: 1 250 000 $
Runtime: 1h 41min
Tags: addiction, alcohol, alcoholic, alcoholism, bartender, based on novel or book, bats, black and white, brother, delirium tremens, devoted girlfriend, dishonesty, film noir, flashback, hopelessness, lies, low self esteem, paranoia, suicidal, writer

Description:

In this gritty drama, Don Birnam, an individual battling a prolonged struggle with alcoholism, manages to stay sober for ten days. However, instead of diminishing, the intensity of his craving shifts and lurks in the shadows. Unable to endure a family weekend designed by his brother and girlfriend, Don embarks on a perilous four-day binge that might prove to be his final journey – either resulting in redemption or catastrophic consequences.The film delves into the complexities of addiction and the relentless battle waged by those caught in its web. It explores themes of self-destruction and the tenuous line between desire and desperation. The protagonist's journey takes us through the dark, tumultuous world of alcoholism, offering a raw and unflinching portrayal of an individual fighting for survival against his own demons.

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