The 2010 film Black Swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers a ballerina in the New York City ballet company who is promoted to principal dancer after the company’s artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to retire his longtime muse Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder). Nina is perfect for the role of the innocent White Swan but her predominantly good girl persona is challenged when she is asked to play the dual role of the White Swan’s evil twin the Black Swan. Leroy pushs Nina to explore her dark side in order to give a more authentic performance but as she delves into her character’s depraved psyche she begins to lose touch with reality.
The film explores the duality of human nature and the idea that we all have a light side and a dark side. It also explores the idea of what it takes to be a successful artist. Nina is a perfectionist who is willing to sacrifice everything in order to be the best. She is also a victim of sexual abuse which is a major theme in the film.
The film was directed by Darren Aronofsky and was a commercial and critical success. It won several awards including the Academy Award for Best Actress for Natalie Portman.
Who is the director of Black Swan?
Darren Aronofsky.
Who is the lead actress in Black Swan?
Natalie Portman.
Who plays the role of Lily in Black Swan?
Mila Kunis.
What is the name of the ballet company in Black Swan?
The New York City Ballet.
Who choreographs the Swan Lake ballet in Black Swan?
Thomas Leroy.
What is the name of the ballet within Swan Lake that the lead character Nina dances in Black Swan?
The Black Swan.
What is the name of the rival ballet dancer to Nina in Black Swan?
Lily.
What ballet does Nina audition for at the beginning of Black Swan?
Swan Lake.
What is the name of Nina’s mother in Black Swan?
Erica Sayers.
What year is Black Swan set in?
2004.
What is the name of the costume designer in Black Swan?
Amy Westcott.
What is the name of the cinematographer in Black Swan?
Matthew Libatique.
What is the name of the music composer in Black Swan?
Clint Mansell.
What is the name of the film editor in Black Swan?
Andrew Weisblum.
What is the name of the production designer in Black Swan?
Thérèse DePrez.
