Dancer in the Dark

Dancer in the Dark

Drama · 2000 · 2h 20m

Movie

7.8/10 · TMDB

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 young son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life becomes increasingly 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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Cast & crew

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

Information

Release date
15 September 2000
Director
Lars von Trier
Genres
Drama, Crime
Runtime
2h 20m
Country of origin
Denmark

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