83rd Academy Awards: Best Director nominees

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83rd Academy Awards: Best Director nominees

The best director nominees for the 2011 Academy Awards.

Darren Aronofsky is nominated for Best Director for the film,"Black Swan."

David Fincher is nominated for Best Director for the film,"The Social Network."

David O. Russell is nominated for Best Director for the film, "The Fighter."

Tom Hooper is nominated for Best Director for the film, "The King's Speech."

Joel Coen and Ethan Coen is nominated for Best Director for the film, "True Grit."

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Darren Aronofsky is nominated for Best Director for the film,"Black Swan."

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