Dancer in the Dark
You don't need eyes to see.
Release Date: 2000-09-01
Runtime: 140 mins
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, escaping life's troubles – even if just for a moment – by dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
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Details
Runtime
140 minutes
Release Date
2000-09-01
Budget
$12,500,000
Box Office Earnings
$40,061,153
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)
Year:
2001
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
2001
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Year:
2001
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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"Dazzling Björk in this indictment against the death sentence, in tight close-ups. This film is a UFO, musical without being."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the Dancer in the Dark ?
The movie is approximately 140 minutes long.
What is the Dancer in the Dark's release date?
2000-09-01 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Dancer in the Dark?
The movie belongs to the Drama Crime genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Dancer in the Dark?
The lead actors include Björk , Catherine Deneuve , and David Morse , among others.
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
The movie was directed by Lars von Trier
What is the Dancer in the Dark's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $12,500,000 .
How much did Dancer in the Dark movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $40,061,153 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Dancer in the Dark movie?
Major production companies include Zentropa Entertainments DR SVT Drama ARTE France 3 Cinéma Blind Spot Pictures Liberator Productions Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion Trust Film Svenska Cinematograph What Else? ARTE France Cinéma Film i Väst WDR .
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