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Black Swan: A Ballerina's Descent into Obsession

1/12/2026

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Black Swan is a psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky about Nina, a talented ballerina played by Natalie Portman.
She faces immense pressure to portray both the innocent White Swan and the dark Black Swan.
The arrival of newcomer Lily, portrayed by Mila Kunis, intensifies her struggle to embody the Black Swan.
The film explores Nina's obsessive pursuit of perfection.
It runs 108 minutes.

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Story summary

Black Swan is a psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky about Nina, a talented ballerina played by Natalie Portman.
She faces immense pressure to portray both the innocent White Swan and the dark Black Swan.
The arrival of newcomer Lily, portrayed by Mila Kunis, intensifies her struggle to embody the Black Swan.
The film explores Nina's obsessive pursuit of perfection.
It runs 108 minutes.