Dancer in the Dark
In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.
2000 R 2h 20m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Dancer in the Dark |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | musical, robbery, small town, factory worker, dancing, immigrant, court, individual, blindness and impaired vision, eye operation, naivety, hereditary disease |
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What is Dancer in the Dark about?
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.
When was Dancer in the Dark released?
Dancer in the Dark was released on Oct 6, 2000 (status: Released).
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
Lars von Trier directed Dancer in the Dark.
What is the TMDB rating of Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 from 2,077 votes.