Darren Aronofsky takes on Black Swan

Darren Aronofsky has signed on for a new project called the Black Swan. The real kick is its a thriller about two dancers and their relationship. Wierd concept. So two professional dancers have a rivalry that turns into some sort of a thriller. Yeah its gonna be strange. But will it be as good as his last film the fountain?

 

Aronofsky made his feature film directorial debut with the acclaimed independent feature "Pi," which he also co-wrote. The film was honored with the Director’s Award at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival and an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. His second film, the critically acclaimed "Requiem for a Dream," premiered at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival and captivated both critics and audiences. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Marlon Wayans, "Requiem for a Dream" went on to earn five Independent Spirit Award nominations, including ones for Best Feature and Best Director. The film appeared on more than 150 Top-Ten Lists for 2000, including those of The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and the American Film Institute. For her work in the film, Burstyn won the Spirit Award for Best Actress and earned Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations.