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<p>Darren Aronofsky is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews">Jewish</a> American <a href="/biography/darren-aronofsky">filmmaker</a> and screenwriter renowned for his psychologically intense and visually distinctive films, such as <em>Requiem for a Dream</em> and <em>Black Swan</em>.</p>

<h2>Family Background and Education</h2>

<p>Darren Aronofsky was born on February 12, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Aronofsky">Abraham</a> and Charlotte Aronofsky, both of whom were employed as public school teachers. Raised in a culturally rich environment, he developed a strong appreciation for the arts from an early age. During his adolescence, Aronofsky engaged in various forms of creative expression, including graffiti and a passion for cinema, which would later shape his career in filmmaking.</p>

<p>He attended Harvard University, where he studied film and social anthropology, graduating in 1991. Following Harvard, he pursued further training in film directing at the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles, preparing him for a future in independent cinema.</p>

<h2>Independent Film Career and Critical Acclaim</h2>

<p>Aronofsky made his feature film debut with <em>Pi</em> in 1998, an experimental psychological thriller that explored mathematical obsession and spiritual philosophy. Though unconventional in style, it gained critical acclaim on the festival circuit. The film earned him the Directing Award at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, along with the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay and the Gotham Open Palm Award.</p>

<p>In 2000, he released <em>Requiem for a Dream</em>, an adaptation of the novel by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubert_Selby_Jr.">Hubert Selby Jr.</a>, with whom he co-wrote the screenplay. The film is known for its unflinching portrayal of addiction and psychological decline. Its hyper-stylized storytelling and haunting score by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Mansell">Clint Mansell</a> earned critical praise, cementing Aronofsky’s reputation as a visionary in psychological drama.</p>

<p>A departure in style and theme came in 2006 with <em>The Fountain</em>, a metaphysical narrative spanning three timelines over 1,000 years. Though divisive among critics, the film developed a dedicated cult following for its ambition and exploration of immortality, love, and time.</p>

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<h2>The Wrestler and Mainstream Recognition</h2>

<p>Aronofsky achieved further recognition in 2008 with <em>The Wrestler</em>, a character-driven drama starring <a href="/biography/mickey-rourke">Mickey Rourke</a> as an aging professional wrestler grappling with personal and professional ruin. The film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and revitalized <a href="/biography/mickey-rourke">Rourke</a>’s acting career. <a href="/biography/mickey-rourke">Rourke</a> received an Academy Award nomination for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor">Best Actor</a>, and the film received widespread acclaim for its raw emotional depth and documentary-like realism.</p>

<p>With <em>Black Swan</em>, released in 2010, Aronofsky returned to psychological drama. Starring <a href="/biography/natalie-portman">Natalie Portman</a> and <a href="/biography/mila-kunis">Mila Kunis</a>, the film explored the mental disintegration of a ballet dancer consumed by ambition and self-doubt. <em>Black Swan</em> was both a critical and commercial success, earning five Academy Award nominations, including Best Director. <a href="/biography/natalie-portman">Natalie Portman</a> won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>

<p>In 2001, Aronofsky began a relationship with English <a href="/biography/rachel-weisz">actress</a> <a href="/biography/rachel-weisz">Rachel Weisz</a>. The couple became engaged in 2005 and had a <a href="/biography/darren-aronofsky">son</a>, <a href="/biography/darren-aronofsky">Henry Chance Aronofsky</a>, born on May 31, 2006, in New York City. Though they never married, they remained committed co-parents until ending their relationship amicably in 2010.</p>

<p>In 2016, Aronofsky dated <a href="/biography/jennifer-lawrence">actress</a> <a href="/biography/jennifer-lawrence">Jennifer Lawrence</a> after they collaborated on the film <em>Mother!</em>. The relationship ended in November 2017, reportedly due to differences in lifestyle and priorities.</p>

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