The haunting film starring Oscar winners Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Ellen Burstyn celebrates its 25th birthday this year with a special screening at the SVA Theater for the Tribeca Festival on Tuesday evening. The 92-year-old Burstyn was there for the special occasion which also honored director Darren Aronofsky with the Made in NY award, which celebrates excellence in New York City's creative community and recognizes the achievements of individuals and organizations. Brendan Fraser also was there to support Aronofsky who directed him in his Oscar-winning performance for The Whale . Keep tuned in to LifeMinute.TV for daily coverage of the fest running from June 4-15.
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00:00I'm Ellen Burstyn, and thank you for watching Life Minute TV.
00:15It was one of the more difficult things I've ever done.
00:19There were so many challenges in it, in terms of physical changes, and I think I lost 40 pounds,
00:27starting with a fat suit and then getting down to, I think I lost actual off my body, 10.
00:35And just all the things she goes through, you know.
00:39There's one scary scene that sticks in my mind. I'm not looking forward to seeing it again tonight.
00:45It was just really heartfelt to shoot.
00:51We are so excited to be able to be here tonight at the Tribeca Film Festival
00:56because this is the night that we are giving the Made in New York Award
01:00to the most iconic and talented filmmaker I've ever met, Darren Aronofsky.
01:06You know, it's been 10 years since we've been able to give out and celebrate the Made in New York Award,
01:12which is a real sign of excellence for filmmakers and individuals who really worked hard to help this city and made an impact.
01:20You know, he is the iconic filmmaker. He made that film in New York with his first, is my understanding,
01:26and it made such a difference.
01:28As one of my daughters, who's also a filmmaker, was telling me a moment ago,
01:32it's a film that came up with a whole shooting technique that made a real difference.
01:36So, at the very least, I mean, for that, but his stories are so meaningful.
01:42They're amazing New York stories, and they really celebrate filmmaking as we do it in New York.
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