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Feb. 26, 2011 / 8:12 PM

'Swan' wins Spirit Award for Best Picture

Natalie Portman, pictured in a scene from "Black Swan" was nominated for best actress in a leading role for her performance in the film for the 83rd annual Academy Awards. The 83rd annual Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on February 27, 2011. UPI/Fox Searchlight/HO

1 of 3 | Natalie Portman, pictured in a scene from "Black Swan" was nominated for best actress in a leading role for her performance in the film for the 83rd annual Academy Awards. The 83rd annual Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on February 27, 2011. UPI/Fox Searchlight/HO | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The ballet thriller "Black Swan" won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Picture at a ceremony in Santa Monica, Calif., Saturday.

The film's female lead Natalie Portman won the Best Actress award, while Darren Aronofsky won for Best Director and Matthew Libatique for Best Cinematography.

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James Franco picked up the statuette for Best Actor for "127 Hours," while "Winter's Bone" co-stars John Hawkes and Dale Dickey took home the prizes for Best Supporting Actor and Actress, respectively.

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