Sara Goldfarb is a fictional character from the film Requiem for a Dream, directed by Darren Aronofsky. She is portrayed by actress Ellen Burstyn, who received critical acclaim for her performance. Sara is a lonely widow living in Brooklyn, New York, who dreams of appearing on television. Her aspirations lead her to become increasingly obsessed with weight loss, as she hopes to fit into a red dress for a potential appearance. This obsession spirals into a tragic journey involving addiction and the impact of her dreams on her mental health and relationships with her son, Harry Goldfarb, and his friends.