"Black Swan": Extremely psychological distortion under pressure transmission

Zelma 2022-03-21 09:01:12

Nina in the movie is just like the director described at first: beautiful, fearful, and fragile. It's like a white swan. Nina pursues perfection, but she has always been well-behaved. The mother in the film has a strong desire for possession and control of Nina, as long as Nina does not listen to her, she will turn her face immediately. Mother's strict education and excessive intervention suppressed her nature, and her appearance looked like a pitiful little girl who always frowned. From the setting point of view, for the 27-year-old mother, her bedroom was dressed up as a pink, white and bright princess. The room was full of plush toys that children would only play with, as if she was a princess living in a fairy tale. After that, Nina threw away all the toys, which was a performance of resisting this kind of restraint. From the perspective of Nina's dress, from the initial hue of white and pink to light gray training clothes, gray-black sweaters, etc., Nina is slowly transforming from a pure white swan to a black swan. Her personality has also become cheerful and sexy, and she has the courage to express herself. Under the confused thinking, she killed the girl in her mind who wanted to take her place, and the black character that had been suppressed finally gradually appeared. At the last dance, she performed the black swan and waved her devilish wings to release another complete self. Even though she represents evil but is real, she is the most delightful. In my opinion, this film reveals that we should not have excessive pressure, we must learn to properly relieve pressure and transfer our pressure, and make our own minds sound. Don't put excessive pressure on yourself and make yourself appear unhealthy.

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Black Swan quotes

  • Thomas Leroy: Are you okay?

    Nina: I'm fine.

    Thomas Leroy: Nina.

    Nina: What?

    Thomas Leroy: I've already asked Lily.

    Nina: Have you announced it?

    [pauses]

    Nina: After Beth do you really need another controversy? I'm here, Thomas. I'm doing it.

    Thomas Leroy: The only person standing in your way is you. It's time to let her go. Lose yourself.

  • Lily: A rough start, huh? Must have been pretty humiliating.

    Nina: Get out of my room!

    Lily: See, I'm just worried about the next act. I'm not sure you're feeling up to it.

    Nina: Stop. Please stop!

    Lily: How about I dance the black swan for you?