The cast of “Black Swan” reunited on the red carpet Thursday night for the AFI Film Festival closing night screening of their new psychological thriller. From left: Winona Ryder, Barbara Hershey, Darren Aronofsky (director), Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Benjamin Millepied (actor and choreographer) and Mila Kunis.
The film about a New York production of “Swan Lake,” pits a veteran ballet dancer (Portman) against her understudy (Kunis). (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Natalie Portman is already generating Oscar buzz for her role as conflicted ballerina Nina Sayers. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Mila Kunis, who plays the dark and sensual understudy Lily in the film, received AFI’s Empowered Woman of the Year award. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
After success on the festival circuit, Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan’s” Oscar chances are looking up. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Winona Ryder plays Beth MacIntyre, a prima ballerina who gets pushed out of the “Swan Lake” production to make room for Nina Sayer. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
French actor Vincent Cassel portrays director Thomas Leroy. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Natalie Portman’s onscreen mother Barbara Hershey arrives at the Hollywood premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Mila Kunis, left, with Natalie Portman at the premiere. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Heidi Klum, wearing a dress by “Project Runway” Season 8 finalist Mondo, poses on the red carpet. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Sylvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin at the AFI closing night gala. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
Co-Chairman and co-Chief Executive of Fox Filmed Entertainment Jim Gianopulos, actress Juliette Lewis and Fox Searchlight co-President Nancy Utley. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Dita Von Teese on the red carpet. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
Peter Fonda. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Ballerina Mary Helen Bowers, who created a fitness method called Ballet Beautiful, attends the Los Angeles premiere. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Actress Kristina Anapau strikes a pose on the red carpet. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
Producer Brian Oliver, right, and a guest arrive at the event. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
Executive producer Ari Handel attends the closing night festivities. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
AFI Fest fixture Lady Victoria Hervey arrives at the “Black Swan” closing night gala. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
