Content Warnings
- 🔴 85/100 A sexual scene with partial nudity and intense intimacy.
- 🔴 75/100 Another sexual scene with suggestive movements and partial nudity.
- 🟡 40/100 A character is seen taking prescription pills.
- 🟡 60/100 A character consumes alcohol in a social setting.
- 🔴 80/100 A character hallucinates self-harm, including scratching and pulling at skin.
- 🔴 90/100 A violent and bloody scene involving stabbing and intense imagery.
- 🔴 70/100 Use of the word 'f***' in a heated argument.
- 🟡 50/100 Use of the word 's***' in frustration.
Details for Black Swan (2010)
What is the plot of Black Swan (2010)?
Black Swan follows Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman), a dedicated ballet dancer who lands the lead role in a production of Swan Lake. As she strives for perfection, Nina's mental state deteriorates, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination, especially as she competes with a rival dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis).
Who directed Black Swan (2010)?
Black Swan was directed by Darren Aronofsky, known for his intense psychological dramas such as Requiem for a Dream and The Wrestler.
What awards did Natalie Portman win for her role in Black Swan?
Natalie Portman won the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her performance as Nina Sayers in Black Swan.
How does Black Swan incorporate elements of Swan Lake?
Black Swan mirrors the duality of the Swan Queen and the Black Swan from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, with Nina's psychological struggle reflecting the contrast between innocence and seduction, purity and darkness.
What is the significance of the ending in Black Swan?
The ending of Black Swan symbolizes Nina's ultimate transformation and self-destruction in pursuit of artistic perfection. Her final line, 'I felt it... perfect. I was perfect,' suggests she achieves her goal at a tragic cost.
