Overview
Genre
Thriller, SupernaturalRelease Date
December 03, 2010 (Wide)MPAA Rating
RDuration
110 min.Production Budget
$17 millionsStudio
Fox Searchlight PicturesOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Darren AronofskyProducer
Scott Franklin, Brian Oliver, Mike Medavoy, Arnold MesserScreenwriter
Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, John J. McLaughlinStarring
- Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers
- Mila Kunis as Lily
- Vincent Cassel as Thomas Leroy / The Gentleman
- Winona Ryder as Beth Macintyre / The Dying Swan
- Sebastian Stan as Andrew / Suitor
- Barbara Hershey as Erica Sayers / The Queen
- Kristina Anapau
Story
"Black Swan" follows the story of Nina (Portman), 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 retired ballerina mother Erica (Barbara Hershey) who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition.
When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona 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 with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.
