Dancer in the Dark (2000)
In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.
Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life gets too difficult, Selma learns to cope through her love of musicals, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
Director: Lars von Trier
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: September 1, 2000
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Björk - Selma Jezkova
- Catherine Deneuve - Kathy
- David Morse - Bill Houston
- Peter Stormare - Jeff
- Joel Grey - Oldrich Novy
- Cara Seymour - Linda Houston
- Vladica Kostic - Gene Jezkova
- Jean-Marc Barr - Norman
- Vincent Paterson - Samuel
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan - Brenda
Screenplay
- Sjón (Lyricist)
- Lars von Trier
- Lars von Trier (Lyricist)
Music: Björk
Cinematography: Robby Müller
Editing: François Gédigier, Molly Malene Stensgaard
Production: Zentropa Entertainments, DR, SVT Drama, ARTE, France 3 Cinéma, Blind Spot Pictures, Liberator Productions, Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan, Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion, Trust Film Svenska, Cinematograph, What Else?, ARTE France Cinéma, Film i Väst, WDR
Country: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $40M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
factory worker, individual, immigrant, blindness and impaired vision, dancing, eye operation, small town, naivety, hereditary disease, robbery, court, musical, female friendship, murder, debt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dancer in the Dark about?
- Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life gets too difficult, Selma learns to cope through her love of musicals, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
- Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
- Dancer in the Dark was directed by Lars von Trier.
- Who stars in Dancer in the Dark?
- Dancer in the Dark stars Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey, Cara Seymour.
- How long is Dancer in the Dark?
- Dancer in the Dark has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Dancer in the Dark?
- Dancer in the Dark is a Drama, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Dancer in the Dark?
- Dancer in the Dark has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Dancer in the Dark?
- Dancer in the Dark had a budget of $13M.
- How much did Dancer in the Dark gross?
- Dancer in the Dark grossed $40M worldwide.
- Where was Dancer in the Dark produced?
- Dancer in the Dark was produced in Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Dancer in the Dark?
- The themes of Dancer in the Dark include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.