Who directed the 2014 film Noah, a modern adaptation of the Noah’s Ark story?

Darren Aronofsky directed the 2014 film Noah, a modern adaptation of the Noah’s Ark story.

The film stars Russell Crowe as Noah and was written by Aronofsky and Ari Handel. It draws on the Genesis Flood narrative but expands the biblical material with original characters, conflicts, and fantasy elements. The cast also includes Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, Anthony Hopkins, and Logan Lerman.

Noah was released internationally in 2014 by Paramount Pictures. Its production used large-scale sets and visual effects to depict the Ark and the cataclysmic Flood. The film’s interpretation generated debate because it takes substantial creative liberties with the biblical account.

It is therefore best described as a dramatic adaptation rather than a scene-by-scene retelling. Aronofsky had previously directed films including Requiem for a Dream, The Wrestler, and Black Swan.