CinemaOSMovie · 2000 · 2h 20m · R
Dancer in the Dark

In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.

78%(2,097)IMDbDramaCrime

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.

Directed byLars von Trier

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
EN
Released
September 1, 2000
Budget
$12,500,000
Revenue
$40,061,153
Studios
Zentropa EntertainmentsDRSVT Drama

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
AFS Presents: DANCER IN THE DARK

AFS Presents: DANCER IN THE DARK

Original Trailer

Original Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Björk

Björk

Selma Jezkova

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Kathy

David Morse

David Morse

Bill Houston

Peter Stormare

Peter Stormare

Jeff

Joel Grey

Joel Grey

Oldrich Novy

Cara Seymour

Cara Seymour

Linda Houston

Vladica Kostic

Gene Jezkova

Jean-Marc Barr

Jean-Marc Barr

Norman

Vincent Paterson

Vincent Paterson

Samuel

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Brenda

Creative team
Directed by
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier
Written by
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier
Produced by
Vibeke Windeløv
Vibeke Windeløv
Leo Pescarolo

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