About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2000
Runtime
2h 20m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.8/10
Votes
2,013
Genre
Drama, Crime
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$12.5M
Cast
factory worker
individual
immigrant
blindness and impaired vision
dancing
eye operation
small town
naivety
hereditary disease
robbery
court
musical
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Questions about Dancer in the Dark
How long is Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark has a runtime of 2h 20m (2 hours and 20 minutes).
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark was directed by Lars von Trier and released in 2000.
What genre is Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark is a Drama, Crime film (2000).
Who stars in Dancer in the Dark?
The cast of Dancer in the Dark includes Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey.
What is the TMDB rating for Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,013 votes.
