Dancer in the Dark
(2000)
7.9
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In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.
Country
Denmark
Original language
English
Runtime
2h 20min
Premiere
2000-09-01
Box office
$4,184,036
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Lars von Trier
Cinematography
Robby Müller
Editor
Molly Malene Stensgaard
Producers
Vibeke Windeløv, Leo Pescarolo
Production
Zentropa Entertainments · DR · SVT Drama
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IMDb
7.9
RT
69
Meta
63
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All cast & crew
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
Director
Lars von TrierCinematography
Robby MüllerEditor
Molly Malene StensgaardProducers
Vibeke Windeløv, Leo PescaroloPhotos
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
Lars von Trier directed Dancer in the Dark in 2000.
What is the IMDb rating?
Dancer in the Dark has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 122,419 votes.
Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark is available on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Google Play Movies.
How long is Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark has a runtime of 2h 20min (140 minutes).
How much did Dancer in the Dark earn at the box office?
Dancer in the Dark earned $4,184,036 worldwide.