Aronofsky

Aronofsky, born Darren Aronofsky on March 12, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He rose to prominence with Pi (1998), a psychological thriller about a paranoid mathematician, and gained wider recognition with Requiem for a Dream (2000), a stark adaptation of Hubert Selby Jr. that explores addiction. He has directed a series of visually bold films known for intense emotion, formal rigor, and explorations of obsession, faith, and self-destruction, including The Fountain (2006), The Wrestler (2008), Black Swan (2010), Noah (2014), and mother! (2017). He also founded Protozoa Pictures, an independent production company that has financed and produced several of his projects and related ventures.

Aronofsky’s films are characterized by rapid editing, handheld camerawork, provocative imagery, and metaphysical concerns. He frequently collaborates with actors and composers to create immersive, morally complex experiences, and his work often blends psychological drama with mythic or religious imagery.

Personal life: Born in Brooklyn, New York. He was married to actress Rachel Weisz from 2001 to 2010; they have a son.

Accolades: Black Swan earned Natalie Portman the Best Actress Oscar and garnered multiple nominations for Best Picture and Best Director. The Wrestler earned Mickey Rourke an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, and Bruce Springsteen’s song The Wrestler was nominated for Best Original Song. Through its Academy Award and festival recognition, Aronofsky has been a prominent figure in contemporary independent and mainstream cinema.