Black Swan (2010)

Black Swan (2010) is a psychological drama-thriller about Nina Sayers, a fiercely dedicated ballerina in a New York company who wins the coveted lead in a new production of Swan Lake — a role that demands both the innocent White Swan and the seductive, dangerous Black Swan. Pressured by an overbearing mother and an exacting artistic director, Nina’s rivalry with a free-spirited newcomer forces her to confront repressed desire and unravel the boundaries between reality and hallucination as she strives for perfection. Watching Black Swan is an intense, claustrophobic experience: expect taut suspense, dreamlike and often disturbing imagery, and a mounting sense of paranoia and obsession. The film blends ballet choreography with psychological horror, delivering powerful, emotionally draining performances and a visual style that makes you feel Nina’s fragility and escalating frenzy. It’s mesmerizing and unsettling in equal measure — a gripping exploration of ambition, identity, and the cost of artistic transcendence.

Actors: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Runtime: 108 min

Genres: Drama, Thriller

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