The pressure of perfection.
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.
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Screenplay: Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, John J. McLaughlin
Story: Andres Heinz
Producer: Scott Franklin, Jerry Fruchtman, Rose Garnett, Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Joseph P. Reidy, Brian Oliver
Director of Photography: Matthew Libatique
Nina Sayers / The Swan Queen
Lily / The Black Swan
Thomas Leroy / The Gentleman
Erica Sayers / The Queen
Beth Macintyre / The Dying Swan
David Moreau / The Prince
Veronica / Little Swan
Galina / Little Swan
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