Black Swan (2010) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Black Swan
Year
2010
Running time
109 min.
Country
United States
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Genre
Drama | Ballet. Psychological Drama. Psychological Thriller
Synopsis
Nina (Natalie 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 (Mila 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.
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Awards
2010: Oscar Awards: Best Actress (Portman). 5 Nominations, including Best Picture
2010: Golden Globe: Best Actress (Portman). 4 Nominations, including Best Picture
2010: BAFTA Awards: Best Actress (Portman). 12 Nominations, incl. Best Picture
2010: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Cinematography
2010: Venice Film Festival: Best New Young Actor or Actress (Mila Kunis)
2010: 4 Independent Spirit Awards: Best Film, Director, Actress, Cinematography
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