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Black Swan

film by Aronofsky [2010]

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In Darren Aronofsky: The Fountain, The Wrestler, and Black Swan
Black Swan (2010) further solidified Aronofsky as a master of psychological dramas about characters in desperate or disturbing circumstances. The film follows a sheltered ballerina (Natalie Portman) whose relentless quest for perfection in performing Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake drives her to madness. Film…
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Millepied

In Benjamin Millepied
…director Darren Aronofsky’s ballet thriller Black Swan (2010) thrust him into the public spotlight; he also danced a small role. During the filming, he became involved with actress Natalie Portman, a factor that only served to raise his profile; the couple married in 2012 and divorced in 2024.
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Oscar to Portman for best actress, 2010

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In Natalie Portman: Black Swan and Thor series
…Nina Sayers in the thriller Black Swan (2010) won her an Academy Award for best actress. During the filming of that movie, she met Benjamin Millepied, a dancer and choreographer, and the couple married in 2012 (divorced 2024).
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