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Black Swan (2010)

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The pressure of perfection.

The story of Nina, 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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Darren Aronofsky
  • Profile picture of Natalie Portman
    Nina Sayers / The Swan Queen Natalie Portman
  • Profile picture of Mila Kunis
    Lily / The Black Swan Mila Kunis
  • Profile picture of Vincent Cassel
    Thomas Leroy / The Gentleman Vincent Cassel
  • Profile picture of Barbara Hershey
    Erica Sayers / The Queen Barbara Hershey
  • Profile picture of Winona Ryder
    Beth Macintyre / The Dying Swan Winona Ryder
  • Profile picture of Benjamin Millepied
    David Moreau / The Prince Benjamin Millepied
  • Profile picture of Ksenia Solo
    Veronica / Little Swan Ksenia Solo
  • Profile picture of Kristina Anapau
    Galina / Little Swan Kristina Anapau

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