Odile, the Black Swan, impersonates Odette, the White Swan, convincing Prince Siegfried that she is the woman he loves. Swan Lake may be a classical ballet, but if you take a step outside the usual expectations, it could also be the original story of deepfakes. Odile, the Black Swan, impersonates Odette, the White Swan, convincing Prince Siegfried that she is the woman he loves. This is why Turner said Swan Lake continues to endure because every generation discovers something different within it. “Swan Lake can be seen as a love story, a psychological drama, or even a warning about being fooled by appearances,” she said.