Dancer in the Dark
2000
Dancer in the Dark

Quick Info

Year
2000
Director
Lars von Trier
Duration
140 min
Language
EN
Country
DK
Budget
$12.5M
Box Office
$40M

External Ratings

IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
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Dancer in the Dark

Lars von Trier2000140mEN

Our Rating

8/10
7.9/10
Story
8/10
Acting
7.8/10
Direction
7.6/10
Cinematography
7.4/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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