<p> Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the psychological thriller, starring Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, and Mila Kunis, is the most applauded film of recent times.<br /><br />The film has already won a Golden Globe (Best Actress) and bagged five Oscar nominations (Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography <br />and Best Film Editing); apart from receiving standing ovations at numerous international film festivals.<br /><br />Black Swan revolves around Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina with a prestigious New <br />York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed <br />with dance. <br /><br />When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina <br />is his first choice. <br /><br />But Nina has competition — a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. <br />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. <br /><br />Nina fits the White Swan’s role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. <br />As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side — a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.</p>
<p> Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the psychological thriller, starring Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, and Mila Kunis, is the most applauded film of recent times.<br /><br />The film has already won a Golden Globe (Best Actress) and bagged five Oscar nominations (Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography <br />and Best Film Editing); apart from receiving standing ovations at numerous international film festivals.<br /><br />Black Swan revolves around Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina with a prestigious New <br />York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed <br />with dance. <br /><br />When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina <br />is his first choice. <br /><br />But Nina has competition — a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. <br />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. <br /><br />Nina fits the White Swan’s role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. <br />As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side — a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.</p>
