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"Black Swan" (2010)
The scoop on "Black Swan" including photos, trailer, poster and cast list for this dramatic movie starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis and directed by Darren Aronofsky.
Movie Synopsis: 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 (Barbara Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. 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 - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.
Movie Synopsis: 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 (Barbara Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. 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 - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.
"Black Swan" Photos
Gallery of photos from the dramatic movie "Black Swan" starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, Winona Ryder, and Vincent Cassel.
Natalie Portman Talks About "Black Swan"
Even in the most competitive years, Natalie Portman's performance as a ballerina who's not only devoted to being the best but obsessed with perfection in "Black Swan" would surely earn her a Best Actress Oscar nomination.
Darren Aronofsky Discusses "Black Swan"
Director Darren Aronofsky ("The Wrestler," "The Fountain," "Requiem for a Dream") is once again earning Oscar buzz for one of this films, this time with the surreal psychological thriller "Black Swan. Natalie Portman (also an early fav for Oscar recognition) stars as a talented and troubled ballerina who obsesses over getting and then keeping the lead role in her ballet company's production of Swan Lake. And while "Black Swan" is one of the few films to show the artistry of ballet and the athletic abilities of ballet dancers, it hasn't done so without ruffling a few feathers.
"Black Swan" Trailer and Clips
Check out Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, and Vincent Cassel in the "Black Swan" trailer, video clips and interviews.
2011 SAG Awards
The positively glowing Natalie Portman collected her first nomination and win at the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards for her mesmerizing performance in "Black Swan." "To all the actresses in this category, and the performances this year in general, I'm so humbled to be among you," said Portman accepting the award for the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Lead Role.
Top 10 Movies of 2010
"Black Swan" made the list as one of my Top 10 films of 2010.
Natalie Portman Wins Best Actress
A gorgeous Natalie Portman made her way carefully to the stage to accept her first Academy Award for her starring role in Black Swan, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Getting a hug from Jeff Bridges, Portman was greeted with what could have been the loudest round of applause of the night from the celebrity audience.
Mila Kunis on "Black Swan" and Darren Aronofsky
Tackling the role of a ballerina didn't come easy for Mila Kunis who admits making the dancing scenes look both sensual and effortless was extremely difficult. "It was three months of training beforehand," revealed Kunis. "I was not a ballet dancer. I think most of the training, you can only fake so much, the physicality, and so you have to kind of immerse yourself in this world in a way that somebody walks and talks and handles themselves."
"Black Swan" Credits
Cast list for "Black Swan," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Black Swan" Movie Posters
Natalie Portman is featured prominently on the posters for "Black Swan."
Official "Black Swan" Website
Fox Searchlight's official site for "Black Swan." Release Date: December 3, 2010