Darren Aronofsky

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Darren Aronofsky (born February 12, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American film director.

1 Early life
2 Features
3 Future projects
4 Personal life
5 List of works directed
6 External links

Early life

Aronofsky was born in Brooklyn, New York. After high school, Darren went to Harvard University and studied anthropology, live action film and animation. He attended the AFI Conservatory and graduated with an M.F.A. degree in 1992. In 1996 he began creating the concept for his first feature film π, released in 1998. After that he directed the well-received, cult favorite, Requiem for a Dream in 2000. In 2002 his project The Fountain was days away from the start of filming when star Brad Pitt pulled out. In 2005 The Fountain was resurrected with new stars Hugh Jackman, Ellen Burstyn and Aronofsky's fiancée, Rachel Weisz.

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Features

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π

Aronofsky first began work on a feature film in February 1996, when he created the concept for π, a psychological sci-fi thriller. After the π script received great reactions from friends, he began production. The film re-teamed Aronofsky with Sean Gullette, who played the lead. During production, Aronofsky and crew realized they didn't have enough money to complete the film. Associate Producer Scott Franklin came up with the idea to raise completion funds by asking every person they knew for $100. Later in production certain individuals put in more cash, which let Aronofsky complete the film. After π was completed (with a budget somewhere around $60,000), Aronofsky received praise from critics and film-buffs alike, and won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. In 1998 the film was picked up by distributor Artisan Entertainment and released in selected cities. $100 investors were subsequently re-paid with $150. Use of the SnorriCam is one of Darren Aronofsky's trade marks which he first experimented with in π.

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Requiem for a Dream

One of Aronofsky's favorite books is Hubert Selby Jr.'s Last Exit to Brooklyn. While editing π, producer Eric Watson convinced Aronofsky to read another Selby book, Requiem For A Dream, which Aronofsky had actually started reading years before but never finished. He was moved by the novel and wanted to film an adaptation, quickly beginning work on the script with Selby. Aronofsky pulled no punches in delivering a relentless and disturbing movie of hopes and dreams shattered and lives laid waste by drug addiction. The film was a clinical depiction of the depths to which some people will sink to in the hope of attaining their dreams. The film was critically acclaimed and developed a cult following, further cementing Aronofsky's reputation.

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The Fountain

The Fountain is Aronofsky's latest feature and is based on an original script written by Aronofsky and Ari Handel. It began over a decade ago when Aronofsky was at Harvard. The film was to start production in 2002 with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett but fell apart. It was resurrected in 2004 with Hugh Jackman and Aronofsky's fiance, Rachel Weisz cast. The film began production in early 2005 for a 2006 release.

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Future projects

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Song of Kali

An adaptation of Dan Simmons' novel of the same name, it is unclear whether Aronofsky will direct.

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Lone Wolf and Cub

Aronofsky has been attached to an adaptation of the manga, Lone Wolf and Cub. The film will be made as a western. The status of this film is unknown.

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