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Dancer in the Dark

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Trailer
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CrimeDramaMusical
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
112K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,160
191
  • Director
    • Lars von Trier
  • Writers
    • Lars von Trier
    • Sjón(librettist)
  • Stars
    • Björk
    • Catherine Deneuve
    • David Morse
  • Director
    • Lars von Trier
  • Writers
    • Lars von Trier
    • Sjón(librettist)
  • Stars
    • Björk
    • Catherine Deneuve
    • David Morse
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 754User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 35 wins & 49 nominations total

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    Dancer in the Dark
    Trailer 2:34
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    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)
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    Top cast

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    Björk
    Björk
    • Selma Jezkova
    Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve
    • Kathy
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Bill Houston
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Jeff
    Joel Grey
    Joel Grey
    • Oldrich Novy
    Cara Seymour
    Cara Seymour
    • Linda Houston
    Vladica Kostic
    • Gene Jezek
    Jean-Marc Barr
    Jean-Marc Barr
    • Norman
    Vincent Paterson
    Vincent Paterson
    • Samuel
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Brenda
    • (as Siobhan Fallon)
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • District Attorney
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Dr. Porkorny
    Jens Albinus
    Jens Albinus
    • Morty
    Reathel Bean
    • Judge
    Mette Berggreen
    • Receptionist
    Lars Michael Dinesen
    • Defense Attorney…
    Katrine Falkenberg
    • Suzan…
    Michael Flessas
    • Angry Man
    • Director
      • Lars von Trier
    • Writers
      • Lars von Trier
      • Sjón(librettist)
    • All cast & crew
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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 Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews754

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    Experimental, jarring, beautiful
    Dancer in the Dark haunted me. This film was an amazing view into the human mind as well as a tragic story of hopeless hope, betrayal by others, and still remaining true to yourself. Bjork produces an inspirational performance, of which one would never think she is not primarily an actress. Some of her moments in this film bring you to tears with their absolute honesty. The ensemble cast are a godsend as well. Peter Stormare, Catherine Denevue, and David Morse in particular. Morse, playing the most varied and difficult character, succeeds with apparent ease. The only complaint I had of the film is that it was slightly drawn out and slow paced. However, it is still spiked with moments of surprise that knock you so hard, you are pulled back in immediately. With an incredible closeness to these people, Dancer in the Dark will make you think and stretch your emotions to the limit.
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    • pray4mojo
    • Oct 8, 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
    • Official site
      • Filmymen
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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