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2010 · 108 min · R

Black Swan

Directed by Darren Aronofsky · Drama, Thriller, Horror

Black Swan (2010) is a Drama film, directed by Darren Aronofsky set in New York City during the 2010s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity, obsession, and identity play out through unreliable narrator.

Composer
Clint Mansell
Cinematography
Matthew Libatique
Cast
Natalie PortmanMila KunisVincent CasselBarbara HersheyWinona RyderBenjamin MillepiedKsenia SoloKristina Anapau

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityObsessionIdentity
Structure
Unreliable Narrator
Tone
BleakTenseSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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