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Dancer in the Dark

Dancer in the Dark

"You don't need eyes to see."

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.

Release DateSeptember 1, 2000
StatusReleased
Original TitleDancer in the Dark
Runtime2h 20min
Budget$12,500,000
Revenue$40,061,153
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesDenmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
Production CompaniesZentropa EntertainmentsDRSVT DramaARTEFrance 3 CinémaBlind Spot PicturesLiberator ProductionsÍslenska kvikmyndasamsteypanPain Unlimited FilmproduktionTrust Film SvenskaCinematographWhat Else?ARTE France CinémaFilm i VästWDR