"Fairly Beautiful": Natalie Portman's wild film that turned 15 years old and can be watched on Disney+

It's been 15 years since the release of one of Natalie Portman 's most powerful films, a psychological thriller that marked a turning point in her career and is now available on Disney+ . Having become a cult classic for its visual and emotional intensity, this film continues to captivate new viewers.

It's about Black Swan , directed by Darren Aronofsky and set in the world of classical ballet. The story follows Nina Sayers, a ballerina played by Portman who strives for perfection as she prepares to play the dual roles of the White Swan and the Black Swan in Swan Lake . However, the pressure and perfectionism drag her into a spiral of obsession, paranoia, and self-destruction.

Black Swan premiered at the 2010 Venice International Film Festival and was immediately recognized as a bold and disturbing film . The film combines elements of suspense, drama, and psychological horror with a narrative style that constantly blurs the lines between reality and hallucination. The Philadelphia Inquirer called it "Madly beautiful, [...] Confusing and wild."

Natalie Portman's performance received unanimous critical acclaim and earned her the Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. Directed by Aronofsky as a bilogy of self-improvement alongside The Fighter , the film stands out for its staging that masterfully uses mirrors, reflections, and close-ups to delve into the mind of its protagonist. The choreography, designed by Benjamin Millepied , and the photography by Matthew Libatique, accentuate the constant sense of vertigo that defines the viewing experience.

In addition to Portman, the cast includes Vincent Cassel , Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder. The physical and emotional transformation that Nina's character undergoes is the central focus of Black Swan , and its onstage culmination is one of the most memorable cinematic moments of recent years.