Dancer in the Dark

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
Cast: Björk , Catherine Deneuve , David Morse , Peter Stormare , Joel Grey , Cara Seymour , Vladica Kostic , Jean-Marc Barr , Vincent Paterson , Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Genres: Drama , Crime

Release date: 2000-09-01

Rating: 7.862

Runtime: 140minutes

Budget: 12M

Revenue: 40M

Production Companies: 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

Reviews:

  • Amaia Benitez
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Remy Wells
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Bodhi Wilson
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Luis George
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Athena Newton
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3