Question 1

How did Natalie Portman's dedication help get Black Swan made?

Accepted Answer

Natalie Portman trained for a year as a dancer, paying for it herself until investors were found, and even took a role in Your Highness (2011) for money in case she needed to co-finance the film.

Question 2

What unusual casting method was used for Mila Kunis in Black Swan?

Accepted Answer

Mila Kunis got the role without an official audition after Natalie Portman suggested her and she had a video chat with director Darren Aronofsky via Skype.

Question 3

What on-set tactic did Darren Aronofsky use to create tension between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis?

Accepted Answer

Darren Aronofsky tried to pit the actresses against each other by keeping them separated and sending intimidating texts about each other's performances, but it backfired as they were already good friends.

Question 4

What recurring production delay was nicknamed after Natalie Portman during filming?

Accepted Answer

Frequent delays due to Natalie Portman's injured left toe being restrapped were called 'Natalie Portman's Left Toe Delay,' later shortened to 'Portmantoe.'

Question 5

Which festivals featured Black Swan in 2010?

Accepted Answer

Black Swan was featured at AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2010.

Question 6

How did Natalie Portman's dedication help get Black Swan made?

Accepted Answer

Natalie Portman trained for a year as a dancer, paid for it herself until investors were found, and even took a role in Your Highness (2011) for money in case she needed to co-finance the film.

Question 7

What unusual method did Darren Aronofsky use to try to create tension between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis?

Accepted Answer

Darren Aronofsky kept the actresses separated during filming and sent intimidating text messages about each other's performances, but they remained supportive friends.

Question 8

What recurring injury during filming led to a humorous nickname for production delays?

Accepted Answer

Natalie Portman frequently injured her left toe, causing delays called 'Natalie Portman's Left Toe Delay,' later shortened to 'Portmantoe.'

Question 9

Which festivals did Black Swan screen at in 2010?

Accepted Answer

Black Swan screened at AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2010.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Black Swan?

Accepted Answer

A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake.'

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