Dancer in the Dark
- Drama
- Crime
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.
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 drama-crime film following Selma, a Czech immigrant facing blindness who escapes her hardships through musical fantasy. Directed by Lars von Trier and starring Björk, the film blends gritty realism with dreamlike musical sequences as Selma struggles to afford an operation for her son, who carries the same genetic condition.
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BjörkSelma Jezkova
Catherine DeneuveKathy
David MorseBill Houston
Peter StormareJeff
Joel GreyOldrich Novy
Cara SeymourLinda Houston- Vladica KosticGene Jezkova
Jean-Marc BarrNorman
Vincent PatersonSamuel
Siobhan Fallon HoganBrenda
Željko IvanekDistrict Attorney
Udo KierDr. Porkorny
Jens AlbinusMorty
Reathel BeanJudge
Mette BerggreenReceptionist
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Dancer in the Dark — frequently asked
When was Dancer in the Dark released?
Dancer in the Dark premiered on September 1, 2000.
Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?
The film is available on various streaming and rental platforms, though availability varies by region and service.
What is Dancer in the Dark about?
The film follows Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness who works to pay for an expensive operation for her son, who has inherited her genetic disorder. She copes with her difficult life through her love of musicals, creating elaborate musical fantasies in her everyday surroundings.
Who stars in Dancer in the Dark?
The film stars Björk in the lead role of Selma, and was directed by Lars von Trier.
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