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A psychological thriller set in the world of NYC Ballet, Black Swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival.

Primary Title
  • Black Swan
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 11 December 2016
Release Year
  • 2010
Start Time
  • 21 : 00
Finish Time
  • 23 : 14
Duration
  • 134:00
Channel
  • TV3
Broadcaster
  • MediaWorks Television
Programme Description
  • A psychological thriller set in the world of NYC Ballet, Black Swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival.
Classification
  • AO
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Ballet dancers--New York (State)--New York--Drama
  • Ballet companies--New York (State)--New York--Drama
  • Friendship--Drama
  • Mothers and daughters--Drama
  • Feature films
Genres
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Contributors
  • 99210966514002091 (MMSID)
  • 99216692514002091 (MMSID)
  • Darren Aronofsky (Director)
  • Mark Heyman (Writer)
  • Natalie Portman (Actor)
  • Mila Kunis (Actor)
  • Vincent Cassel (Actor)
  • Winona Ryder (Actor)
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures (Production Unit)
  • Cross Creek Pictures (Production Unit)
(# Swan Lake) IMS Subtitles www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Able 2014 1 1 1 (feathers rustle) (she gasps) (music builds in intensity) (music becomes tranquil) (door opens) Mm... (bones crack) I had the craziest dream last night. I was dancing the White Swan. It was different choreography, though. More like the Bolshoi's. It was the prologue, when Rothbart casts his spell. Ohhh! Look how pink. So pretty... (both) Pretty! (they laugh) You're in a good mood. He promised to feature me more this season. Well, he certainly should. You've been there long enough, and you're the most dedicated dancer in the company. Up! What's that? What? There. Nothing. Sure you don't want me to come with you? You sweet girl. (train rumbles by) Did you see Beth today? I can't believe she's back. Of course she's back. She can't take a hint? The company is broke. No one comes to see her any more. Nobody comes to see ballet, full stop. That's not true. The Royal had one of their best seasons. He just needs to try something new. That's all. No, some-ONE new. (giggles) Like who? Like someone who's not approaching menopause. It's sad. What's sad? Beth's such a beautiful dancer. Yeah, so is my grandmother. Well, Fonteyn danced into her 50s. Yeah, we know. Oh! Soloist? Great. I fucking missed my stop. Had to hoof it all the way from 79th. (whispering) Eh? (shoes creak) (piano plays) (woman) And up, two, three, four. Good. One. Two, three, four. Up. Beautiful as always, Nina. Relax. And one, and two, and three, and four. Stop, John. One second. OK, take position. And one, and two, and three, and up. One, and two, and three, and four. Hello. Thank you. We all know the story. Virginal girl, pure and sweet, trapped in the body of a swan. She desires freedom, but only true love can break the spell. Her wish is nearly granted in the form of a prince. But before he can declare his love, the lustful twin, the Black Swan, tricks and seduces him. Devastated... ..the White Swan leaps off a cliff, killing herself. And in death... ..finds freedom. Good morning, company. (all) Good morning. We open our season with Swan Lake. Done to death, I know. But not like this. We strip it down, make it visceral and real. A new production needs a new Swan Queen. A fresh face to present to the world. But... which of you can embody both Swans? The White... and the Black. All the soloists I tapped... go to your scheduled rehearsals this afternoon. And the girls I didn't tap... ..meet me in the principals' studio at five. Thank you. Alright. Let's go. Did we do left side? Yes, mistress. One more time. (she hums quietly) (glass smashes) (woman) Fuck! (woman screams) Fuck! Fuck! (glass smashes) What?! If I was only casting the White Swan, she'd be yours. But I'm not. Maestro, Odile's coda, please. Now show me your Black Swan, Nina. Not so controlled. Seduce us! Not just the Prince, but the court, the audience, the world. Come on! Like a spider spinning a web. Attack it, attack it! Come on! (door slams) Ohhh! Well... Good of you to join us! Sorry. Girls, this is Lily. Straight off the plane from San Francisco, filling Rebecca's spot. Hey. Get warmed up. No, it's OK. I'm good. Should I go again? No, thanks, Nina. I've seen enough. Veronica, the White Swan variation. Come on, come on, come on, please. Alright, Maestro. Two, three... (flushes toilet) (phone rings) (heels tap) (phone rings) So how'd it go? You were late, so I called Susie in the office. An audition! I can't believe he just sprang that on you. So? It was fine. Just fine? (sobs) Oh, sweetheart... You tell me about it. Ohhh! Ahhh! Ow! Nina, everything alright? I'm fine. (gasps) Almost done. You're working yourself too hard. We all have off days. That girl, um, barged in. I'm sure she didn't mean to. Remember when you first started? If I hadn't taken you to classes you'd have been completely lost. I'm going to talk to him tomorrow, tell him I finished it. You needn't lie. You won't convince him one way or the other. Oh, sweetheart. I know it's disappointing. When you start getting older, there's all this... ..ridiculous pressure. God knows I understand. But it's alright. No matter what. You'll probably get to dance the pas de quatre again. (winding) That's such a wonderful part. (music box tinkles) Or maybe he'll make you a big swan. (music box plays theme from Swan Lake) Either way... you'll shine. I know. Everything will be better in the morning. It always is. Sweet girl. (man and woman speak in French) Yes, Nina? Do you have a minute? If now's not a good time... Now is perfect. So? I just wanted to tell you that... I practised the coda last night, and... I finished. I thought you should know. OK, Nina, listen. Honestly, I don't care about your technique. You should know that by now. Yeah, but yesterday... No. Anyway... I've already chosen Veronica. So... Sorry. OK, thank you. That's it? You're not going to try and change my mind? You must have thought it was possible. Otherwise, what are you doing here all... dolled up? I came to ask for the part. Well... The truth is... When I look at you, all I see is the White Swan. Yes, you're beautiful, fearful, fragile. Ideal casting. But the Black Swan? It's a hard fucking job to dance both. I can dance the Black Swan too. Really? In four years, every time you dance, I see you obsess getting every move perfectly right, but I never see you lose yourself. Ever! All that discipline for what? (softly) I just want to be perfect. You what? I want to be perfect. Perfection is not just about control. It's also about letting go. Surprise yourself so you can surprise the audience. Transcendence. And very few have it in them. I think I do have it... Aaagh! You bit me? I can't believe you bit me! I'm sorry. That fucking hurt! What? (Why's she always staring at me?) (girls giggle) Hey, it's been posted. Hey, it's up! Veronica... Congratulations. Hey! Why would you say that? Hm? Your idea of some sick joke? What? Fuck you! (squealing and chatter) Hey, Nina! Congratulations! Congratulations. Oh, Nina, congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! (mother) Hello? Hi. What is it? What's wrong? I'm fine. Um... He picked me, Mommy! Do you hear me? For Swan Lake? I'm going to be Swan Queen! (indistinct) Mom! I'll be home soon. I just wanted to let you know. I love you. I love you too. (sobbing) Mom? Mom, are you in your room? Nina? Are you home? (runs water) Nina, when you get out, I'm in the kitchen. Come on, sweetie. My daughter, the Swan Queen. It's our favourite - vanilla with strawberry filling. Oh, Mom, not too big. Oh, that's way, way too much. It's a celebration! Just this once. Mom, my stomach's still in knots. Fine. Fine. Then it's garbage! No, Mom! Don't. I'm sorry. Baby... I'm just... I'm just so proud of you. It looks so yummy. Mmm! (they giggle) OK, OK. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Nina. That's very nice. VERY nice. But I knew the White Swan wouldn't be a problem. The real work will be your metamorphosis into her evil twin. And I know I saw a flash of her yesterday! So get ready to give me more of that bite. Excellent. That evil force is pulling you that you can't escape. That's just out of your control. So you sense it, you get aware of it more. "It's taking me, it's taking me." A little bit more desperate. And you can maybe go up a little bit, and then come down, and then... That's it. Watch the way she moves. Imprecise, but... effortless. She's not faking it. (teacher) Gorgeous! OK, that's beautiful. Let's start again from the beginning. You'll room with Beth from now on, so be considerate. Thanks, Susie. Those are for you, from Mr Leroy. They're beautiful. (door closes) (loud chatter) I'll be back in a second. Let me come back to you, please. OK, let's go. Ready to be thrown to the wolves? We need our cash, so please don't forget to smile. Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention? (silence) Good evening. Let me make this very important announcement. You all have had the chance and the privilege to be enchanted, transported, and even sometimes devastated, by the performances of this true artist of our company. She's been a crucial inspiration to my work. A role model to all dancers and, even more than that, a deeply appreciated presence on our stage. You all know who I am talking about. Ladies and gentlemen, Beth Macintyre. (applause) But as we all know, every great career has to come to an end. Beth is retiring at the end of the season. She will be giving her farewell performance as Melpomene, the role she originated in my first ballet. My little princess, we honour you. You will be greatly missed, and never forgotten. But as we bid adieu to one star, we welcome another. We're opening our season with my new version of Swan Lake. Taking the role of our new Swan Queen, the exquisite Nina Sayers. (applause) (woman sniggers) Sorry. You'll soon have the pleasure of seeing her perform, but right now, please, let's please raise a glass. To all of us. To Beth. To Nina. To beauty. (subdued voices) (loud knock on door) Just a second. (knocking) Just a second! (gasps) Aggghh! (knocking) (young woman) Come on! I'm about to burst! Hey, it's you! I don't think we ever officially met. I'm Lily. Hi, I'm Nina. Yes! Our new Swan Queen. Here, hold this. Yeah, sure. Oh, you must be so excited. Oh! Are you freaking out? Yeah... Yeah? Oh, it's OK. Oh, I'd be losing my mind. I should get back. No, no, no, come on, stay. Keep me company. Excuse me. Oh, there you are. Come on. Hey. They tried to eat you alive, but here you are. You did well. Really? Mm-hm. Where are you going? Upper West Side. Stop at my place for a drink. It's on the way. Thomas? You need to say hello to Karen Halloway. A minute more of ass-kissing, I'll be back. Wait here, alright? < Hello, Karen! (gasps) Beth! I'm so sorry you're leaving the company. Ahhh! What did you do to get this role? He always said you were such a frigid little girl. What did you do to make him change his mind? Did you suck his cock? Not all of us have to. You fucking whore! You're a fucking little whore! Whoa, what's going on here? Hey... Hey, I need to talk to you. You're drunk. You should go home. No! Don't you do that! Don't you dismiss me like that! Beth! My little princess, please. Hold it together. Come. I'm coming by later. I have something for you. It's a token of my appreciation. Right. You make the most of it, Nina! Don't worry. It's typical. Please. I thought it'd be good to talk about the role. Drown this a little. Yeah. I don't want any boundaries between us. No, me neither. Good. So... You got a boyfriend? No. Have you had many in the past? A few, but no one serious. You're not a virgin, are you? No. So there's nothing to be embarrassed about. (clears throat) And... you enjoy making love? Excuse me? Oh, come on! Sex. Do you enjoy it? We need to be able to talk about this. I got a homework assignment for you. Go home... and touch yourself. Live a little. Well, it's late. Lots of work tomorrow. The doorman will find a cab for you. Sounds like quite an evening. I wish I could have been there. You know I asked. I know you did. Susie told me. Guess he wanted you all to himself. But why? I don't blame him. Where'd you get these? They're fake. Fooled ME! I can do it. He must have been by your side all night. Showing you off. Oh, Nina... It's just a rash. Just a rash?! It was worse a few days ago. It's fine. You've been scratching yourself again. No, I haven't. Mom! This disgusting habit... Jesus Christ, I thought you were done with this, Nina. Keep wearing the shrugs. Sit down. You have the white and the pink one. That'll hide it. And then I'll dig out that expensive cover-up. We still have some. No one will see it. Mom, please... It's the role, isn't it? It's all this pressure. I knew it'd be too much. I knew it. Ow! Ohhh...! (kiss) You're alright. You're alright. You'll be alright. (snipping) (exhales) (gasps) (teacher gives instructions in French) (sobbing) What happened? Beth's in the hospital! She had an accident. Oh, no! Oh, no... Beth? What happened to Beth? (anxious voices) (Nina) 'What happened?' She walked into the street and got hit by a car. And you know what? I'm almost sure she did it on purpose. How do you know? Because everything Beth does comes from within, from some dark impulse. I guess that's what makes her so thrilling to watch. So dangerous. Even perfect at times. But also so damn destructive. Was it right after we saw her? Wait, wait, wait. This has nothing to do with you. It's not your problem, so don't get distracted. This is your moment, Nina. Don't let it go. (gasps) (shudders) (gasps) What are you doing? (sobs quietly) Nina? Sweetie, are you ready for me? And... Come on! Forget about control, Nina. I want to see passion. Come on! Reach! More! You're stiff! Stiff like a dead corpse. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go... And again. Feels like your diaphragm is in a bit of a contraction. OK. (gasps) Breathe into this hand. Breathe in to this hand. Breathe in, all the way. Good. And exhale. (exhales) Ohhh! Does it feel jammed in the front every time you plie? Sometimes, not always. One more pull, OK? OK. (loud click) (gasps) Is that OK? Yeah. David, can I ask you a question? Honestly, would you fuck that girl? No. No one would. Nina... your dancing is just as frigid... Fuck! (whistles) Ho! We're still working here, please. Lights! The lights! (claps hands) Thank you! OK, guys, you can go. Thanks for your patience. No, no! You stay. You stay. Have fun, you two! Hey! OK. Come here. Come, come, come, come. I'll be the Prince. (hums melody) Let it go. Let it go. Feel my touch. Respond to it. Come on. Open your mouth. Open your mouth. Open it. Open up. Open it. That was me seducing you, when it needs to be the other way around. Please... Who is that? Hey! You OK? You can't smoke in here. Well, I won't tell if you won't. So... Big day's getting closer and closer, huh? Well, I can't wait. I think you're going to be amazing. Thanks. So... Do you want to talk about it? It's that hard to... Leroy playing a little too rough for you? Come on, Nina, he's a prick. He's brilliant. Sure, but it's not like he's all warm and fuzzy. Well, you don't know him. Someone's hot for teacher! Oh, come on, it's OK. I don't blame you. I should go home. Nina, come on. I'm just playing around. Nina! (shuddering breaths) (gasps) (scissors snip) (woman laughs maliciously) Sweetie? What are you doing in there? Again. Again. Do you have any corrections? Lily told me that she saw you crying. That you were very upset, and that I should take it easy on you. I didn't tell her that. Maybe you need a little break. A day or two. Thomas... A month? What do you think? She shouldn't have said anything. You shouldn't be whining! I didn't! You could be brilliant. But you're a coward. Sorry. Stop saying that! That's what I'm talking about. Stop being so fucking weak! Again! (chatter) Lily? Oh, look who's decided to grace us with her presence. I need to talk to you. OK. Now! Ow, ow! Shut up. Come on. What's up? You told Thomas about last night? Oh, yeah. I ran into him, and he said you guys were having some trouble. Why would he talk to YOU? Oh, excuse me, Your Highness! I told him you're working your ass off, and I think you'll be great. Well, you shouldn't have. OK. < (kissing sound) (kiss) (kissing continues) (rapid kissing) Has he tried anything with you? (scissors snip) He has a reputation. I have a right to be concerned, Nina. You've been staying late so many nights... rehearsing. I hope he isn't taking advantage, that's all. He's not. Good. I don't want you to make the same mistake I did. Thanks. Not like that. I just mean as far as my career was concerned. What career? The one I gave up to have you. I'm 28. So? Only that... Only what? Nothing. What? Nothing. How is your skin? It's fine. Are you leaving it alone? Mm-hm. Let me see. Take off your shirt. No. (doorbell rings) Can I help you? Who was that? It was no one. It was no one! Hello? Hey! What are you doing here? I just came by to apologise. I should have never spoken to him about you. Sweetheart? Give me a second. Your dinner... Mom, please! Oh, she's a trip! How do you know where I live? I have my ways. (laughs) Jesus, relax! I got it from Susie in the office. I feel really shitty about what I did, and I just really wanna make it up to you. How about I take you out to dinner? I don't think... OK, that's fine. What about, um, drinks? Sweetie, you need to rest. Jesus! Wait. What are you doing? Going out. Nina! You're on the stage tomorrow! I can't believe he calls her that. It's so gross. I think it's sweet. Little Princess? He probably calls every girl that. No way. That's just for Beth. Well, I bet he'll be calling you Little Princess any day now. I don't know about that. Oh, sure he will. You just got to let him lick your pussy. Cheeseburger. Extra bloody. Mmm, danke schon. Let me know if that's juicy enough for you. Oh, I will. You got enough... cheese? No, but YOU do. Enjoy. Alright. Wanna spruce up? I carry a spare, in case I wake up somewhere unexpected. So... how is he? Thomas. I wouldn't know. Oh, come on. I don't want to talk about that. Oh! OK. You really need to relax. One for you, one for me. Don't worry, it's pure, I promise. I brought it with me straight from San Francisco. What is it? Are you kidding? You've never rolled? Oh, it'll relax you. It'll... loosen you up. Wait till you see the night sky. How long does it last? A couple hours, tops. It's OK. OK. (Swan Lake ringtone on phone) (sighs) (loud dance music and chatter) That's very sweet of you! Baby, hi! I thought we could use some company. So this is Tom, and this is Jerry. Actually, it's Andrew. Tom. Hi. I have to go. You can't go. I just got us some drinks. I shouldn't... We're on the stage tomorrow. So you're gonna go home to Mommy? Hey, come on, live a little. Just a couple of hours, right? Tops. You haven't told me who you are. I'm a dancer. No, I mean your name. Oh. Uh, Nina. So are you two sisters? Yes. No. Blood sisters. We dance in the same company. Ah, ballerinas. No wonder you two look alike. I see now, Tom and Jerry here are gay lovers. Very funny. I like to amuse myself. I've never been to the ballet. Really? Then you are definitely not gay. It's kind of boring, isn't it? Be honest. No, it's not. It's just not for everyone. You should come sometime. I can comp you tickets whenever. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, that would be neat. OK, well... I think it's time for another round. Bottoms up! So what are you guys working on now? (phone rings) Sorry. Uh, Swan Lake. OK. Yeah? You know it? No, not really. Heard of it. What's it about? It's about a girl who gets turned into a swan, and she needs love to break the spell. OK. But her prince falls for the wrong girl... ..so she kills herself. It's not a happy ending, then. It's beautiful, actually. Like you. Huh? I said you're beautiful. (laughs) That's funny? My hands are sweaty... Hey! Oh, hey... Looks like someone might be rolling. Alright, come on. Come on, it's time to go dance. (pounding music) (malicious laughter / music becomes distorted) (singsong weird voice) Nina, Nina, Nina... (Lily) Hey! Nina! (music returns to normal) Hey, what the fuck? Where you going? (breathes hard) (harsh music and voices) Nina! Where are you going? (Nina breathes hard) (laughter) Shh! (muffled laughter) Do you have any idea what time it is? Mm-hm. Uh, late? Where have you been? To the moon... ...and back. You've been drinking. Ding ding ding ding ding! What else? Hm? What else have you been doing? Oh! You want to know their names? (laughs) You need to sleep this off. There were two! Tom and Jerry. Be quiet, Nina. And I fucked them both. SHUT YOUR MOUTH! Don't come in here. What's this?! It's called privacy. I'm not 12 any more. You're not my Nina right now! Leave me alone! Shh... (moans) (reaches climax) Sweet girl. (panicked breathing) Why didn't you wake me up? I'm moving out. (music plays) My music! Thomas, I am so sorry. Keep on going. Go get warmed up. (applause) That was good. Actually, really good. OK, let's take ten. Hey! Look, he just wanted to mark it and asked me to step up, OK? I overslept. Oops! But you had a good time, right? You put something in my drink! Yeah. And then you just took off in the morning! In the morning? Yeah, you slept over. Um... no. Unless your name's Tom, and you had a dick! But we... But we what, Nina? Did you have some sort of lezzie wet dream about me? Stop. Oh, my God! Oh, my God, you did! You fantasised about me! Shut up! Was I good? (retches) (music box tinkles) (music box smashes) (crunching) (dramatic music) (Thomas) The final act! Your final dance! You've tasted your dream! Touched it! Only to have it crushed! Your heart is broken. Wounded. Your life force fading. The blood drips. The Black Swan stole your love. There's only one way to end the pain You are not fearful, but filled with acceptance. (music builds in intensity) And you look down at Rothbart, and then at the Prince... and then, yes, at the audience. And then you jump! Go ahead, jump. You'll be fine. Jump! OK, everybody get a drink of water, then it's notes. Hm? You lost weight. Take off your shrug, please. Very good. Face front. We're almost done. And that's it. OK. We're done. Thank you very much. Georgina? Yes. I'm Lily. Thomas sent me. Yes, we have to get you measured for your Swan Queen costumes. What's she doing here? He made me your alternate. Look, it's just in case! Thomas? Thomas! Thomas! Yes? It can't be her. It can't be her. OK, why don't you just go? I'll catch up later. What's going on? Lily... You made her my alternate. Well, there's always an alternate. Lily is the best choice. She wants my role. Every dancer wants your role. No, this is different. She's after me. She is trying to replace me. Nobody is after you. No, please believe me... Hey! I know it's been a struggle. Yeah. But you just had a breakthrough this morning. Tomorrow is yours. Just give a great performance, and you won't have to worry about Lily or anybody else. Now go home and rest. From the vision again. (piano stops) What happened? I've got a life. Don't work too hard. It's your big day tomorrow. (door closes) Hey! I'm still working in here! (crashing / distorted female laughter) Could you please turn the lights back on? (woman's malicious laughter) Hello? (malicious laughter) (passionate moaning) (moaning) (panicky breathing) (siren wails) What are you doing here? I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I know how it feels now. She's trying to replace me. (sobbing) What do I do? You stole my things? I was just trying to be perfect, like you. Perfect? I'm not perfect... I'm nothing. Nothing! Nothing! Nothing! (grunting) Aaagh! NOTHING! NOTHING! NOTHING! (runs water) (mother whispers) Sweet girl. Ohhh! (panting) (mother sobs) Mommy? (cacophony of voices) Sweet girl! Sweet girl! (indistinct evil voices cackle and mock) STO-O-O-O-O-OP! (voices screech) (voices suddenly stop) What are you doing? Sweetie? (tearing sound) Ohhh! Nina? Nina? Go away! Open the door! GO AWAY! (wrenching sounds) Aagh! Open the door, Nina! Nina! Aaagh! NINA! (hammering on door) GET OUT! What's wrong with you? GET OUT! What do you see? GET OUT! GET OUT! NINA! (screams) (screams) (screaming continues) (bones crack) (bangs head) (music tinkles brokenly) (Nina moans softly) Shh... It's OK. I'm here. You were scratching all night. Where's my clock? Don't worry about that. What time is it? The show is tonight, I have to... No, no, no, no. Don't worry. I called the theatre and said you weren't well. I have to go! No. No, you don't. Let go of me! You're staying here until you feel better. Where is it? This role is destroying you. Move. Nina...! MOVE! What happened to my sweet girl? She's gone! (howl of anguish) Nina! Oh, Nina! No, please! You're not well! Let go of me! You can't handle this. I can't?! I'm the Swan Queen. You're the one who never left the corps. (screams) NINA! (breathes hard) I have complete confidence in you. Stay focused, and you'll be fine. This is your moment. What are you doing here?! Nina? She was supposed to be sick. Wait, wait. Give us a minute. Are you OK? I'm fine. Uh, Nina. Nina. What? I've already asked Lily. Have you announced it? After Beth, do you really need another controversy? I'm here, Thomas. I'm doing it. The only person standing in your way is you. It's time to let it go. Lose yourself. (knock on door) White Swan, up in ten. (skin tears) (gasps) What are you doing? You need to be upstage. (music is tense and expectant) (applause) (music is tranquil) (distorted malicious laughter) (music is tense and rhythmic) (music distorts / laughter) (applause) Hey. (dancer) I sucked! OK, Nina. (music reaches climax) (music is tense and lyrical) (breathes hard / music distorts) (malicious laughter) (he grunts) (thud / audience gasps) What the fuck?! (music becomes dramatic and ominous) (sobs) (overlapping voices) Are you OK? Nina, are you OK? (no applause / audience mutters) What the fuck happened?! (rapid angry French) It wasn't my fault. He dropped me! This is a fucking disaster! (angry stream of French) Rough start, huh? (gasps) Must have been pretty humiliating. Get out of my room! I'm worried about the next act. I'm not sure you're feeling up to it. Stop. Please stop. (voice is distorted) How about... I dance the Black Swan for you? LEAVE ME ALONE! (grunting) It's MY turn! MY turn! MY turn! (tearing sound) It's MY turn! (panting) (sobbing) (knock on door) Black Swan, places in five. (shuddering gasps) (fanfare) (music is dramatic and ominous) (sound of wings beating) (music reaches climax) (wild applause) Bravo! (she moans) (distorted rushing sounds) (ballet music continues) (rustling) (dramatic music reaches climax) (tumultuous applause and cheering) (wild applause continues) Get back on! Come on! They want...! (wild applause and cheering) (man) Good job! 15 to the last act. (distorted female laughter) (knock on door) Hey! You were amazing. I know that things got a little messed up between us, but... I mean, holy shit, you completely blew me away! OK, well, I guess, um... that's it. So I'll let you finish. Bye. (sharp intake of breath) (gasps) (dramatic music) (sobs) (music builds in intensity) (music builds in intensity) (music becomes gentle) (wild applause and cheering) Can you hear them? They love you! They love you! My little princess, I always knew you had it in you. Come on. Let's take your bow. (gasps) Go get some help! What did you do? What did you do? I felt it. What? I felt perfect. I was perfect. (music draws to a close) (tumultuous applause and cheering) (audience) Nina! Nina! Nina! IMS Subtitles www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Able 2014
Subjects
  • Ballet dancers--New York (State)--New York--Drama
  • Ballet companies--New York (State)--New York--Drama
  • Friendship--Drama
  • Mothers and daughters--Drama
  • Feature films