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Black Swan follows the story of Nina (Natalie 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 daughters 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: the new and very seductive 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 with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her. With its suggestion of sexual desire and tension between Nina and Lily, there is a bit of a lesbian subtext, but the film is worth watching for Portman's Academy award-winning performance alone!
Region: 4
Rating: MA15+
Duration: 103 Minutes
DVD Release Date: 2010
Presentation: Colour, PAL, 16:9 Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 Stereo
Language: English, English Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired
Special Features: None
Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, barbara Hershey, Winona Ryder Directed by: Darren Aronofosky
