Dancer in the Dark
“In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.”
7.8/ 10IMDb7.92.1K
20002h 20mR
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.
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Crew
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Writers
- Sjón, Lars von Trier
- Producers
- Vibeke Windeløv, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Leo Pescarolo
- Production
- Zentropa Entertainments, DR, SVT Drama, ARTE, France 3 Cinéma
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dancer in the Dark rated?
Dancer in the Dark has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 2.1K votes.
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark was directed by Lars von Trier.
When was Dancer in the Dark released?
Dancer in the Dark was released in 2000.