Black Swan DVD/Blu-ray release date and special features announced

By Eric Walkuski

Posted 15 years ago

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

As the entire world knows by now, Natalie Portman just won the Oscar for her excellent portrayal of an unbalanced (to be kind) ballet dancer in Darren Aronofsky’s sensationally trippy BLACK SWAN. I’m not a hugh fan of Portman’s, but I think she knocked it out of the park in this one, giving what is certainly the performance of her career.

As good as Portman is, I think Aronofsky is even better; this film is his, through and through. I’ve personally been anxiously awaiting news of the flick’s DVD/Blu-ray release, and it looks like I just got it: BLACK SWAN will hit the shelves on MARCH 29th. Check out the special features below.

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BLACK SWAN Blu-ray Disc Features:
● Metamorphosis: A Three-Part Series ○ A behind the scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofsky’s visionary directing, to the physically-demanding acting, to the stunning special effects.
● Behind the Curtain ○ An inside look at the film’s costume and production design.
● Ten Years in the Making ○ Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky discuss their creative journey, from “preparing for the role” to “dancing with the camera.”
● Cast Profiles – Roles of a Lifetime ○ Presented by Fox Movie Channel, the stars reflect on the their challenging and rewarding characters

BLACK SWAN DVD Features:
● Metamorphosis: A Three-Part Series ○ A behind the scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofsky’s visionary directing, to the physically-demanding acting, to the stunning special effects

If by any chance you don’t know what this flick is about, BLACK SWAN follows the story of Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina in the New York City Ballet trying to make it to the top. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But a new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis), also impresses Leroy and becomes Nina’s competition. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly with her innocence and grace, but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan with her fiery personality. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.

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