Dancer in the Dark(2000)
“In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.”
Overview
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
Studio
Zentropa Entertainments
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$40M
Cast
Björk
as Selma Jezkova
Catherine Deneuve
as Kathy
David Morse
as Bill Houston
Peter Stormare
as Jeff
Joel Grey
as Oldrich Novy
Cara Seymour
as Linda Houston
Vladica Kostic
as Gene Jezkova
Jean-Marc Barr
as Norman
Vincent Paterson
as Samuel
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
as Brenda
Željko Ivanek
as District Attorney
Udo Kier
as Dr. Porkorny
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$40M
Production Companies
Zentropa Entertainments • DR • SVT Drama
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Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?▼
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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 and released in 2000. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Dancer in the Dark?▼
Dancer in the Dark has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in Dancer in the Dark?▼
The cast of Dancer in the Dark includes Björk as Selma Jezkova, Catherine Deneuve as Kathy, David Morse as Bill Houston, Peter Stormare as Jeff, Joel Grey as Oldrich Novy and more.
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