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Black Swan

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
781K
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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
781K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
147
1
  • Director
    • Darren Aronofsky
  • Writers
    • Mark Heyman(screenplay)
    • Andres Heinz(screenplay)
    • John J. McLaughlin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Natalie Portman
    • Mila Kunis
    • Vincent Cassel
  • 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
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 693Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 97 wins & 280 nominations total

    Videos20

    Black Swan: International Trailer
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    Black Swan
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    What Roles Has Winona Ryder Turned Down?
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    Passer By
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    "You Bit Me"
    Clip 0:54
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    "Black Swan"
    Clip 0:48
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    "Passer by"
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    "You Bit Me"
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    Black Swan: Performance
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    Black Swan: Attack It
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    Black Swan: Hot For Teacher
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    Black Swan: Dancing
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    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)
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    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Nina Sayers…
    Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis
    • Lily…
    Vincent Cassel
    Vincent Cassel
    • Thomas Leroy…
    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Beth Macintyre…
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Erica Sayers…
    Benjamin Millepied
    Benjamin Millepied
    • David…
    Ksenia Solo
    Ksenia Solo
    • Veronica…
    Kristina Anapau
    Kristina Anapau
    • Galina…
    Janet Montgomery
    Janet Montgomery
    • Madeline…
    Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan
    • Andrew…
    Toby Hemingway
    Toby Hemingway
    • Tom…
    Sergio Torrado
    • Sergio…
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Mr. Fithian…
    Tina Sloan
    Tina Sloan
    • Mrs. Fithian…
    Abraham Aronofsky
    Abraham Aronofsky
    • Mr. Stein
    • (as Abe Aronofsky)
    • …
    Charlotte Aronofsky
    • Mrs. Stein…
    Marcia Jean Kurtz
    Marcia Jean Kurtz
    • Costumer Georgina
    Shaun O'Hagan
    Shaun O'Hagan
    • Stage Manager Sebastian
    • Director
      • Darren Aronofsky
    • Writers
      • Mark Heyman(screenplay)
      • Andres Heinz(screenplay) (story)
      • John J. McLaughlin(screenplay)
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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 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

      [last lines]

      Thomas Leroy: Nina, what did you do?

      Nina: I felt it. Perfect. It was perfect.

    • 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 reviews1.4K

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    Featured review
    9/10
    I can't believe the work that Natalie Portman put into this film and it's easy to see why she received the Oscar.
    By now, Natalie Portman has already won the Oscar for Best Actress for this film. And, because my oldest daughter adored this film and strongly recommended I see it (WITHOUT her due to the content of the film!), I decide to see it and am glad that I did. Natalie Portman's commitment to this film is incredible. Seeing the weight that she lost, the ballet moves she worked on and the wonderful acting, it's very obvious why she got the award.

    As for the film itself, I have got a STRONG warning! Before you consider watching the film think twice. The film is at times VERY adult--very adult. Even though there is no nudity per se, there sure is a lot of very graphic content and simulated sex--such that I could understand my daughter not wanting to see this movie with her dad!! Because there are so many other reviews at this point, I'll wrap it up quickly by saying that the film has a wonderful script for two main reasons. First, it's highly original--and I love originality. Second, from a psychological point of view, there are many possible interpretations and it's a great portrait of madness. At the very least, the leading lady is suffering from a SEVERE anxiety disorder as well as schizophrenia--a very, very bad combination to say the least! But I also love how, because the film is often shown from her point of view, you never are sure what is real and what is not--even when the film concludes. You are left wondering exactly what happened and what didn't--and that ambiguity might annoy some, but I appreciated this--mostly because most films explain EVERYTHING and assume the audience is too dumb to try to sort it out for themselves. An intelligently written, directed and brilliantly acted film. Exceptional.
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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
      • December 17, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • 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
      • 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 Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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