The Wrestler stars Mickey Rourke as a has-been wrestler who decides to head back to the ring with aspiration of a comeback. He meets up with Marisa Tomei, a stripper, who gives Rourke a place to stay, which brings about a friendship between the wrestler and her son.  

Directed by Darren Aronofsky (The Fountain) and scripted by Robert Siegel, The Wrestler won The Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.  

Fox Searchlight features 5 videos from The New York Film Festival’s press conference for The Wrestler. The director and cast comment on the process of making the award winning movie. Rourke is a treat to watch here.