Dancer in the Dark
R“In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.”
2000·140 min·Released
Studio: ARTE, ARTE France Cinéma, Blind Spot Pictures, Cinematograph, DR, Film i Väst, France 3 Cinéma, Liberator Productions, Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion, SVT Drama, Trust Film Svenska, WDR, What Else?, Zentropa Entertainments, Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan
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Theatrical Sep 1, 2000Physical Mar 20, 2001
Overview
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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Crew
DirectorLars von Trier
WriterLars von Trier
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
Lars Michael Dinesen
Defense Attorney / Dancer
Katrine Falkenberg
Suzan / Dancer
Michael Flessas
Angry Man
John Randolph Jones
Detective
Noah Lazarus
Officer of the Court / Dancer
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Keywords
factory workerindividualimmigrantblindness and impaired visiondancingeye operationsmall townnaivetyhereditary diseaserobberycourtmusicalfemale friendshipmurderdebtpolice officertrailerdaydreamingmother son relationshipbitter
Details
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$40M
TMDb Votes
1,994
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026