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Scene from Black Swan (2010)
Scene Details
| Duration: 35 sec. | Nudity: no | Creator: DeepAtSea |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 5 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x304 | Added: 2010-Dec-24 |
Actresses in this Scene
Natalie Portman
Details
Alternate Names: Nat, Natalie Herschlag, Natalie Hershlag, Neta-Lee Herschlag, נטע-לי הרשלג, ناتالی پورتمن, 娜塔莉·波特曼
Physical Characteristics:
- Height: 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
Career
First Appearances:
- Developing (1994) as Nina
Most Important Roles:
- Mars Attacks! (1996) as Taffy Dale
- Léon: The Professional (1994) as Mathilda Lando
- Garden State (2004) as Sam
- Heat (1995) as Lauren Gustafson
- Thor (2011) as Jane Foster
- V for Vendetta (2006) as Evey
- Paris Je T'aime (2006) as Francine (Faubourg Saint-Denis)
- Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) as Molly Mahoney
- Closer (2004) as Alice
- Cold Mountain (2003) as Sara
Career Highlights:
- Mars Attacks! (1996)
- Léon: The Professional (1994)
- Garden State (2004)
- Heat (1995)
- Thor (2011)
- V for Vendetta (2006)
- Paris Je T'aime (2006)
- Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
- Closer (2004)
- Cold Mountain (2003)
Awards
Awards:
- Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (2011)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (2005)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2011)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (2011)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (2011)
- Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead (2011)
- Golden Globe Awards
- Independent Spirit Awards
- Saturn Award
- Screen Actors Guild Award
Full Biography
Natalie Portman, born Neta-Lee Hershlag on June 9, 1981, is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, she moved to the United States at age three. Portman's first role was in the 1994 film 'Léon: The Professional'. She gained significant fame as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999-2005). After graduating from Harvard University with a psychology degree in 2003, Portman's career includes notable roles in 'Closer' (2004), 'V for Vendetta' (2006), and 'Black Swan' (2010), for which she won an Academy Award. She also directed her first feature film, 'A Tale of Love and Darkness', in 2015.
About the Movie: Black Swan (2010)
Release Year: 2010
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Cisne Negro, Le Cygne Noir, Чёрный Лебедь, в╦ПМШИ КЕАЕДЭ, Czarny labedz, Mavros kyknos, Shavi Gedi
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Writer: Andres Heinz, John J. McLaughlin, Mark Heyman
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
- Producer: Arnold Messer, Brian Oliver, Jerry Fruchtman, Joseph P. Reidy, Mike Medavoy, Rose Garnett, Scott Franklin
- Executive Producer: Ari Handel, Bradley J. Fischer, David Thwaites, Jennifer Roth, Jon Avnet, Peter Fruchtman, Rick Schwartz, Tyler Thompson
Companies: Cross Creek Pictures, Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Protozoa Pictures
Genre: Drama, Horror, Horror Film, Lgbt-Related Film, Psychological Horror, Psychological Thriller Film, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. 98 wins & 279 nominations total
Similar:
- Coming Out Party (1934)
- Kite (1998)
- Jawbreaker (1999)
- Don't Look Back (2009)
- The Ninth Configuration (1980)
Keywords
Keywords: aggressive, antagonistic, ballerina, ballet, ballet dancer, competition, complex, dancer, dancing, distressing, exhilarated, fear, female protagonist, frightened, hallucination, heartbreak, insanity, intense, macabre, madness, mental illness, mother daughter relationship, mysterious, new york city, nightmare, obsession, paranoia, pointe shoes, provocative, psychological thriller, reality vs fantasy, self destructiveness, self-harm, stage performance, suspenseful, swan lake, theater
Story
Nina, an obsessive ballerina in a New York City ballet company, lives with her retired mother Erica who supports Nina's ambition for stardom. When artistic director Thomas Leroy decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre with Nina as the lead in their new season production of Swan Lake, Nina becomes consumed by perfectionism and rivalry when she learns that a newcomer, Lily, is also being considered for the role of the Black Swan. Nina's quest for perfection leads her down a path of self-destruction, fueled by hallucinations, paranoia, and an intense rivalry with Lily.
Summary
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, 'Black Swan' (2010) is a psychological thriller that explores the dark side of ambition through the story of Nina, a talented but troubled ballerina. The film delves into themes of obsession, perfectionism, and mental instability, as Nina's desire to land the lead role in Swan Lake consumes her life. Set against the backdrop of New York City's prestigious ballet scene, 'Black Swan' showcases stunning performances from its cast, including Natalie Portman as Nina, Mila Kunis as Lily, Vincent Cassel as Thomas Leroy, and Barbara Hershey as Erica Sayers.