Dancer in the Dark
"In a world of shadows, she found the light of life."
Originally released in 2000. Dancer in the Dark is a drama/crime film. directed by Lars von Trier. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Björk, Catherine Deneuve, and David Morse
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,927 votes)
Budget
$12.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$40.1M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
+ 7 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,500,000
- Revenue
- $40,061,153
Production Companies
- Zentropa Entertainments
- DR
- SVT Drama
- ARTE
- France 3 Cinéma
- Blind Spot Pictures
- Liberator Productions
- Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan
- Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion
- Trust Film Svenska
- Cinematograph
- What Else?
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Film i Väst
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
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 son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensi...
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark was directed by Lars von Trier.
How long is Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Dancer in the Dark released?
Dancer in the Dark was released on September 1, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dancer in the Dark?
The main cast of Dancer in the Dark includes Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey.
Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?
Dancer in the Dark has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,927 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.