Black Swan (2010) – Filming Locations
Drama / Thriller / Horror · Directed by Darren Aronofsky · Starring Vincent Cassel, Natalie Portman
A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake."
Where was Black Swan filmed?
- New York, United States, New York – Nina auditions and rehearses for the Swan Lake ballet at the New York City Ballet. The iconic performing arts complex serves as the primary setting for the ballet company and rehearsal sequences throughout the film
- New York, United States, New York – Nina's apartment building and the gritty urban streets she navigates. The cramped Brooklyn apartment and surrounding streets establish Nina's claustrophobic urban environment and contrast with the elegant ballet world
- New York, United States, New York – Exterior shots of Nina moving through the city and the bustling urban landscape. Manhattan's bright, overstimulating commercial center reflects the film's themes of urban isolation and psychological pressure