Black Swan(2010)

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Synopsis

Nina 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 retired ballerina mother Erica who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily, 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.
Nina 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 retired ballerina mother Erica who zealously supports her …
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In Theaters

  • December 3, 2010

MPAA Rating

R (for Strong sexual content, disturbing violent images, language and some drug use.)

Genres

Thriller, Drama

Run Time

1 hour 50 minutes

Distributors

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Box Office

$106,952,328

Director

CAST

Natalie Portman

Nina Sayers/the Swan Queen

Vincent Cassel

Thomas Leroy/the Gentleman

Mila Kunis

Lily/the Black Swan

Barbara Hershey

Erica Sayers/the Queen

Winona Ryder

Beth MacIntyre/the Dying Swan

Toby Hemingway

Tom/Suitor
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