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Dancer in the Dark

2008 • 134 minutes
4.7
9 reviews
70%
Tomatometer
MA15+
Rating
Eligible

About this movie

In an award-winning central role, Björk stars as Selma, a Czech immigrant and single mother working in a factory in rural America. Her salvation is her passion for music. Specifically, the all-singing, all-dancing routines found in classic Hollywood musicals. But Selma harbours a sad secret: she is losing her eyesight and her 10 year-old son stands to suffer the same fate if she can't put away enough money to secure him an operation. When a desperate neighbour falsely accuses Selma, the drama of her life escalates to a magnificent and tragic finale. 2000 Zentropa Entertainments4 Aps, France 3 Cinéma, Arte France Cinéma, Trust Film Svenska, Liberator Productions & Pain Unlimited
Rating
MA15+

Ratings and reviews

4.7
9 reviews
Chuyi Wang
October 3, 2016
Coming from a Björk fan, the betrayals and charged emotion in this film are as hard-hitting as they are genuine. A breathtaking performance from someone who was otherwise at the time only a pop star. One of the rawest, heartfelt leads I've ever seen, and Von Trier's experimental form and direction only tops it off.
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Derpy Cat Wolf
July 2, 2017
very enjoyable movie
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