Black Swan

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

Plot Summary

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.

7.7 /10

2010

US

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paranoia

hallucination

ballet dancer

ballet

female protagonist

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fear

heartbreak

mental illness

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