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Dancer in the Dark

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Trailer
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  • Crime
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  • Musical
An Eastern European US immigrant with a love for musicals has to cope with the gradual loss of her vision.An Eastern European US immigrant with a love for musicals has to cope with the gradual loss of her vision.An Eastern European US immigrant with a love for musicals has to cope with the gradual loss of her vision.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
109K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,887
884
  • Director
    • Lars von Trier
  • Writers
    • Lars von Trier
    • Sjón(librettist)
  • Stars
    • Björk
    • Catherine Deneuve
    • David Morse
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lars von Trier
  • Writers
    • Lars von Trier
    • Sjón(librettist)
  • Stars
    • Björk
    • Catherine Deneuve
    • David Morse
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 749User reviews
    • 134Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 35 wins & 49 nominations total

    Videos1

    Dancer in the Dark
    Trailer 2:34
    Dancer in the Dark

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    Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    Lars von Trier in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    Catherine Deneuve and Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    David Morse and Peter Stormare in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    Catherine Deneuve in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    Björk at an event for Dancer in the Dark (2000)
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    Top cast

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    Björk
    Björk
    • Selma Jezkovaas Selma Jezkova
    Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve
    • Kathyas Kathy
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Bill Houstonas Bill Houston
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Joel Grey
    Joel Grey
    • Oldrich Novyas Oldrich Novy
    Cara Seymour
    Cara Seymour
    • Linda Houstonas Linda Houston
    Vladica Kostic
    • Gene Jezkovaas Gene Jezkova
    Jean-Marc Barr
    Jean-Marc Barr
    • Normanas Norman
    Vincent Paterson
    Vincent Paterson
    • Samuelas Samuel
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Brendaas Brenda
    • (as Siobhan Fallon)
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • District Attorneyas District Attorney
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Dr. Porkornyas Dr. Porkorny
    Jens Albinus
    Jens Albinus
    • Mortyas Morty
    Reathel Bean
    • Judgeas Judge
    Mette Berggreen
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Lars Michael Dinesen
    • Defense Attorneyas Defense Attorney…
    Katrine Falkenberg
    • Suzanas Suzan…
    Michael Flessas
    • Angry Manas Angry Man
    • Director
      • Lars von Trier
    • Writers
      • Lars von Trier
      • Sjón(librettist)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lars von Trier has said that each morning before filming, Björk would say "Mr. von Trier, I despise you," and spit at him.
    • Goofs
      Selma's son's surname should be Jezek, not Jezková.
    • Quotes

      Lines on screen: They say it's the last song. They don't know us, you see. It's only the last song if we let it be.

    • Alternate versions
      The film originally contained a song entitled "141 Steps"; however, after the Cannes premiere, director Lars von Trier decided to shorten it, and the song was subsequently reworked and retitled "107 Steps."
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Mission: Impossible II/Running Free/Passion of Mind/Big Momma's House (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      Written by Björk

      Arranged, Orchestrated & Conducted by Vincent Mendoza

      Produced by Björk

      Mixed by Mark Stent (as Mark "Spike" Stent)

      Published by Universal Music

    User reviews749

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    My Cinematic Unemotional Streak- Broken!
    This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I was not familiar with the director's previous work, but had picked up the soundtrack by Bjork and was intrigued.

    Selma (incredibly portrayed by Bjork) makes the audience laugh and weep simutaneously just by following her heart. Every character is played flawlessly, and the cinemetography is innovative and dynamic. The musical numbers jump to life in a 'colorized' style, emphasizing the break from the dismal reality of Selma's painfully decaying life.

    I will say only this. I hate crying at movies. Yet, as I was driving home, mad at the fact that I was still sobbing uncontrollably, I realized how much I loved this movie.
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    • wentzjw55
    • Oct 13, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Germany
      • Netherlands
      • Italy
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Sweden
      • Finland
      • Iceland
      • Norway
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Czech
    • Also known as
      • Bailarina en la oscuridad
    • Filming locations
      • Filmbyen, Avedøre, Sjælland, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Zentropa Entertainments
      • Trust Film Svenska
      • Film i Väst
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,184,036
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $91,612
      • Sep 24, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,061,153
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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