Black Swan poster
Director Darren Aronofsky
Screenplay Mark Heyman, John J. McLaughlin, Andres Heinz

Black Swan

Tagline: Perfection is not just about control. It's also about letting go.

Release Date: 2010-12-03

Duration: 109 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Mila Kunis
    Lily / The Black Swan
  • Natalie Portman
    Nina Sayers / The Swan Queen
  • Winona Ryder
    Beth Macintyre / The Dying Swan
  • Sebastian Stan
    Andrew / Suitor
  • Barbara Hershey
    Erica Sayers / The Queen
  • Vincent Cassel
    Thomas Leroy / The Gentleman
  • Ksenia Solo
    Veronica / Little Swan
  • Mark Margolis
    Mr. Fithian / Patron
  • Janet Montgomery
    Madeline / Little Swan
  • Patrick Heusinger
    Rich Gent