Black Swan

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Director

Darren Aronofsky

Cast

Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers/The Swan Queen

Mila Kunis as Lily/The Black Swan

Vincent Cassel as Thomas Leroy/The Gentleman

Barbara Hershey as Erica Sayers/The Queen

Winona Ryder as Beth MacIntyre/The Dying Swan

Benjamin Millepied as David/The Prince

Ksenia Solo as Veronic/Little Swan

Kristina Anapau as Galina/Little Swan

Writers

Mark Heyman (screenplay)

Andres Heinz (screenplay)

John J. McLaughlin (screenplay)


Summary

Nina is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company's artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of "Swan Lake," Nina is his first choice. She has competition in newcomer Lily however. While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As rivalry between the two dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina's dark side begins to emerge.
Nina is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company's artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of "Swan Lake," Nina is his first choice. She has competition in newcomer Lily however. While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As rivalry between the two dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina's dark side begins to emerge.

Genre

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Released

December 17, 2010

Runtime

1hr 48min

MPAA

R, for language, disturbing violent images, some drug use, strong sexual content

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