Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 drama movie directed by Lars von Trier, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Björk, Catherine Deneuve and David Morse.
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.
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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 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.
When was Dancer in the Dark released?
Dancer in the Dark was released on 1 September 2000.
How long is Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark runs 2h 20m.
Who made Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark was directed by Lars von Trier.
Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark is available on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Dancer in the Dark
Stream: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
Rent: Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Björk as Selma Jezkova
- Catherine Deneuve as Kathy
- David Morse as Bill Houston
- Peter Stormare as Jeff
- Joel Grey as Oldrich Novy
- Cara Seymour as Linda Houston
- Vladica Kostic as Gene Jezkova
- Jean-Marc Barr as Norman
- Vincent Paterson as Samuel
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Brenda
- Željko Ivanek as District Attorney
- Udo Kier as Dr. Porkorny