There are so many takeaways for any aspiring filmmaker watching a Darren Aronofsky film.His narratives are full of often-ignored feelings inspired by everyday life. As Aronofsky said, “Because we are filmmakers, we can show where a person’s mind goes.” Be it his first film, Pi, or his most recognized film, Black Swan, Aronofsky's films knit a world with raw, powerful, and desperate-for-repentance characters by deploying visual techniques like a Snorricam (a camera rig attached to the actor), rapid and rhythmic hip-hop-style montages, disjointed narratives with abrupt cuts, and more. He debuted as an indie director in 1998, and eight films later, Aronofsky has rightfully secured his place in Hollywood.A Little About Darren AronofskyBorn on February 12, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, Darren Aronofsky studied film and social anthropology at Harvard before getting his masters in directing at the AFI Conservatory. He started shooting wildlife and his community before slowly entering mainstream cinema. Throughout his career, he has directed six actors in Oscar-nominated performances, two of whom won the Academy Award for lead acting. 8 Most Iconic Darren Aronofsky MoviesHere are the top Darren Aronofsky films and what we can learn from them.1. Black Swan (2010) - YouTube We begin with one of his most loved films, Black Swan, a work full of symbolism and allegory. The director has a certain inclination toward characters who are lost and finally find themselves. Natalie Portman does an incredible job in the film as the lead, Nina. A loose retelling of the ballet Swan...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 28 May