Dancer in the Dark
“In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.”
2000•R•2h 20m•7.8•Released
DramaCrime
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.
Director
Lars von Trier
Writer
Lars von Trier
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$40M
Languages
English
Studio
Zentropa Entertainments
Cast
Björk
Selma Jezkova
Catherine Deneuve
Kathy
David Morse
Bill Houston
Peter Stormare
Jeff
Joel Grey
Oldrich Novy
Cara Seymour
Linda Houston
Vladica Kostic
Gene Jezkova
Jean-Marc Barr
Norman
Vincent Paterson
Samuel
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Brenda
Željko Ivanek
District Attorney
Udo Kier
Dr. Porkorny
Jens Albinus
Morty
Reathel Bean
Judge
Mette Berggreen
Receptionist
Production
Company
Zentropa Entertainments
Company
DR
Company
SVT Drama
Company
ARTE
Company
France 3 Cinéma
Company
Blind Spot Pictures
Company
Liberator Productions
Company
Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan
Company
Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion
Company
Trust Film Svenska
Company
Cinematograph
Company
What Else?
Company
ARTE France Cinéma
Company
Film i Väst
Company
WDR
Producer
Vibeke Windeløv
Producer
Leo Pescarolo
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