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The Tragic Ballerina's Shadow Self: Troubling the Political Economy of Melancholy in Black Swan.

Authors :
Marston, Kendra
Source :
Quarterly Review of Film & Video. Nov/Dec2015, Vol. 32 Issue 8, p695-711. 17p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents criticism on the 2010 film "Black Swan," directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder. Particular focus is given to the film's examination of the shadow self. Additional topics discussed include how the film examines the ballet "Swan Lake," self-reinvention and feminism, and disordered eating and melancholy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10509208
Volume :
32
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Quarterly Review of Film & Video
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110606755
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10509208.2015.1060825