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Black Swan

  • 20102010
  • 1515
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
742K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
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Natalie Portman in Black Swan (2010)
While vying for the coveted lead roles in a production of Swan Lake, a veteran ballerina (Portman) enters into a twisted friendship with a promising new dancer (Kunis) that threatens to consume her.
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A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake".A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake".A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake".

IMDb RATING
8.0/10
742K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
503
34
  • Director
    • Darren Aronofsky
  • Writers
    • Mark Heyman(screenplay)
    • Andres Heinz(screenplay)
    • John J. McLaughlin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Natalie Portman
    • Mila Kunis
    • Vincent Cassel
Top credits
  • Director
    • Darren Aronofsky
  • Writers
    • Mark Heyman(screenplay)
    • Andres Heinz(screenplay)
    • John J. McLaughlin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Natalie Portman
    • Mila Kunis
    • Vincent Cassel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 688Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 97 wins & 279 nominations total

    Videos11

    Black Swan: International Trailer
    Trailer 2:19
    Black Swan: International Trailer
    Black Swan
    Trailer 2:09
    Black Swan
    What to Watch: "At Home" Edition
    Clip 4:23
    What to Watch: "At Home" Edition
    What Roles Has Winona Ryder Turned Down?
    Clip 3:13
    What Roles Has Winona Ryder Turned Down?
    Passer By
    Clip 0:37
    Passer By
    "You Bit Me"
    Clip 0:54
    "You Bit Me"
    "Black Swan"
    Clip 0:48
    "Black Swan"
    "Passer by"
    Clip 0:37
    "Passer by"
    "You Bit Me"
    Clip 0:54
    "You Bit Me"
    Black Swan: Performance
    Clip 0:48
    Black Swan: Performance
    Black Swan's Visual Effects Demo Reel
    Featurette 4:19
    Black Swan's Visual Effects Demo Reel

    Photos262

    Natalie Portman in Black Swan (2010)
    Mila Kunis in Black Swan (2010)
    Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky in Black Swan (2010)
    Natalie Portman in Black Swan (2010)
    Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder in Black Swan (2010)
    Darren Aronofsky and Matthew Libatique in Black Swan (2010)
    Natalie Portman and Barbara Hershey in Black Swan (2010)
    Natalie Portman and Vincent Cassel in Black Swan (2010)
    Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis in Black Swan (2010)
    Vincent Cassel and Darren Aronofsky in Black Swan (2010)
    Natalie Portman in Black Swan (2010)
    Vincent Cassel and Darren Aronofsky in Black Swan (2010)

    Top cast

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    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Nina Sayersas Nina Sayers…
    Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis
    • Lilyas Lily…
    Vincent Cassel
    Vincent Cassel
    • Thomas Leroyas Thomas Leroy…
    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Beth Macintyreas Beth Macintyre…
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Erica Sayersas Erica Sayers…
    Benjamin Millepied
    Benjamin Millepied
    • Davidas David…
    Ksenia Solo
    Ksenia Solo
    • Veronicaas Veronica…
    Kristina Anapau
    Kristina Anapau
    • Galinaas Galina…
    Janet Montgomery
    Janet Montgomery
    • Madelineas Madeline…
    Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan
    • Andrewas Andrew…
    Toby Hemingway
    Toby Hemingway
    • Tomas Tom…
    Sergio Torrado
    • Sergioas Sergio…
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Mr. Fithianas Mr. Fithian…
    Tina Sloan
    Tina Sloan
    • Mrs. Fithianas Mrs. Fithian…
    Abraham Aronofsky
    Abraham Aronofsky
    • Mr. Steinas Mr. Stein
    • (as Abe Aronofsky)
    • …
    Charlotte Aronofsky
    • Mrs. Steinas Mrs. Stein…
    Marcia Jean Kurtz
    Marcia Jean Kurtz
    • Costumer Georginaas Costumer Georgina
    Shaun O'Hagan
    Shaun O'Hagan
    • Stage Manager Sebastianas Stage Manager Sebastian
    • Director
      • Darren Aronofsky
    • Writers
      • Mark Heyman(screenplay)
      • Andres Heinz(screenplay) (story)
      • John J. McLaughlin(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Nina (Portman) is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica (Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her. —Fox Searchlight Pictures
    ballerinaballetmadnessfemale protagonistmental illness208 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • I just want to be perfect.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Darren Aronofsky told journalist Kim Masters in a radio interview (KCRW's "The Business" broadcast February 14, 2011) that Natalie Portman not only trained for a year as a dancer to prepare for the role, but paid for the the training out of her own pocket until the film found investors. Aronofsky attributed the film getting made at all to Portman's dedication and enthusiasm.
    • Goofs
      When Nina returns home and looks for her mother, after being assigned a role, a camera operator is visible in a mirror.
    • Quotes

      Thomas Leroy: The only person standing in your way is you.

    • Crazy credits
      Many cast members are credited both as their role in this film and said character's corresponding role in the Swan Lake ballet
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Last Exorcism/Piranha 3D/Vampires Suck (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Apotheosis
      Written and Performed by Peter Min (as Pete Min)
      Contains "Swan Lake" written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    User reviews1.3K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Painful to Watch
    This is one of those films best seen only once. It hones in on the fragility of an artist and lays open wounds that are hard to witness. Natalie Portman's character is driven but vulnerable and s set up to succumb to her art. Of course, rivalry is a given, and her rival does everything she can to put the screws to her. Unfortunately, the questioning of her own talent is going to show at some point. I can't say I enjoyed this movie. I realize that obsession is often a strength with artists, but it can also be all consuming. This film is about as dark as it can be but it puts a stranglehold on the viewers.
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    FAQ10

    • What is 'Black Swan' about?
    • Is 'Black Swan' based on a book?
    • What is the story behind the "Swan Lake" ballet?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Thiên Nga Đen
    • Filming locations
      • The Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, State University Of New York at Purchase, Purchase, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Cross Creek Pictures
      • Protozoa Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $106,954,678
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,443,809
      • Dec 5, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $329,398,046
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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