Dancer in the Dark

Name: Dancer in the Dark
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2000
Duration: 135 min
Cast: Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey

Lars von Trier20002h 15mDrama, Music

Why we chose it

A musical by Lars von Trier could only be a radical deconstruction of the genre and a merciless clash between the magic of song and the brutality of social injustice. It earned the Danish provocateur the only Palme d’Or of his career and gave Björk the performance of a lifetime.

Synopsis

A Czech immigrant and single mother working in an American factory is gradually losing her sight. Fearing her son will inherit the same condition, she secretly puts money aside for the operation that could spare him. When a neighbour falsely accuses her of theft, the fragile balance of her life collapses.

Information

Director: Lars von Trier
Cast
Production year: 2000
Decade: 2000s
Duration: 2h 15m
Genre: Drama Music
Festivals & Awards
Language: English, German, Czech
Country: Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, United States, United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Argentina, Norway, Taiwan, Belgium
Subtitles: Greek, Polish
Age rating: 16+