Psychological drama - Black Swan

 Within Black Swan, the conventions of psychological drama are emphasized by the dedicated focus on the protagonist's mental conflict rather than on her external presentation or actions. We are immersed as an audience into Nina's dream-like ballet performances and we are shown sequences that blur fantasy and reality, this highlights an unreliable narration style which is key to the genre. The threatening presence of the black swan introduces us to central themes such as fragmented identities or internal conflicts. Furthermore the use of minimal dialogue and music help to symbolise the psychological tension creating an unsettled atmosphere, which hints at Nina's own mental state.