Although there is no release date set, the cover art for the impending DVD and Blu-ray releases of BLACK SWAN can be viewed below. Like the movie itself, the artwork is visually striking. If you missed it in theaters, I highly recommend picking it up on video. Here’s the plot:
BLACK SWAN follows 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.
But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily, who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. 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.
The film is directed by Darren Aronofsky off a script by Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, and John J. McLaughlin. It stars Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, Winona Ryder, and Benjamin Millepied.
Pre-order BLACK SWAN on DVD HERE or Blu-ray HERE.