Darren Aronofsky

Black Swan
A psychological thriller about a New York City ballerina starring Natalie Portman, right, this 2010 low-budget Fox Searchlight feature follows the broad outline of the ballet Swan Lake and draws upon Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's ballet masterpiece, The Red Shoes, and the pair's Black Narcissus, among other works. The film has been nominated for four Golden Globes including Best Director, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and a record 12 BFCA nominations.