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Dancer in the Dark (2000)
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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Lars von Trier (written by)
Release Date:
6 October 2000 (USA)
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Tagline:
You don't need eyes to see. more
Plot:
An east European girl goes to America with her young son, expecting it to be like a Hollywood film. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Secret
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Blind
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Money
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Disturbing
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Stage Play
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 22 wins
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33 nominations
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(38 articles)
Exclusive Interview: Chris Alexander talks to Lars Von Trier about Antichrist
(From Fangoria. 12 November 2009, 8:33 AM, PST)
Exclusive Interview: Chris Alexander talks to Lars Von Trier about Antichrist
(From Fangoria. 12 November 2009, 8:33 AM, PST)
(From Fangoria. 12 November 2009, 8:33 AM, PST)
Exclusive Interview: Chris Alexander talks to Lars Von Trier about Antichrist
(From Fangoria. 12 November 2009, 8:33 AM, PST)
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Bjork gives performance deserving of Oscar.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Björk | ... | Selma Jezkova | |
| Catherine Deneuve | ... | Kathy | |
| David Morse | ... | Bill Houston | |
| Peter Stormare | ... | Jeff | |
| Joel Grey | ... | Oldrich Novy | |
| Cara Seymour | ... | Linda Houston | |
| Vladica Kostic | ... | Gene Jezkova | |
| Jean-Marc Barr | ... | Norman | |
| Vincent Paterson | ... | Samuel | |
| Siobhan Fallon | ... | Brenda | |
| Zeljko Ivanek | ... | District Attorney | |
| Udo Kier | ... | Dr. Porkorny | |
| Jens Albinus | ... | Morty | |
| Reathel Bean | ... | Judge | |
| Mette Berggreen | ... | Receptionist |
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Rated R for some violence.
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Runtime:
140 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
New Zealand:R13 |
Iceland:14 (original rating) |
Iceland:16 (video rating) |
Italy:T |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Canada:14A |
Chile:14 |
Denmark:15 |
Finland:K-14 |
France:U |
Germany:12 (bw) |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Netherlands:16 |
Peru:14 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:12 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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Björk's first leading role in a feature film. During the shooting, she left the set. No one knew where she was and no one was able to contact her. Shooting was suspended indefinitely. She came back after three days - as can be seen in Von Trier's 100 øjne (2000).
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Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Selma nicknames Kathy with the wrong pronunciation - kvalda, instead of tsvalda. If Selma was of Czech origin, she would make such a mistake.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "High Chaparall: (#2.5)" (2004)
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Soundtrack:
I'VE SEEN IT ALL
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When I was driving to see this movie, I wondered how I was going to react to the film. Lars Von Trier had always been one of my favorite directors, but I was unsure if I was going to enjoy this film. After watching the film, I half to say that this was one of the best films I had ever seen. Lars von Trier used handheld cinematography perfectly and I was especially impressed by how he operated the camera himself. Also the way he used lighting and still cameras in the music sequences expressed the surreal daydreams of Selma.
Selma, played by Bjork, is a strong willed yet kind character who is hit by a series of bad events. Bjork plays this role so convincingly it is almost uncomfortable to watch. She doesnt act more than emote the character.
With Lars Von Trier directing and great acting, this is far and away the best film of the year. Its unfortunate that America didn't give the recognition the film deserved.