description Dancer in the Dark Overview
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 film directed by Lars von Trier, featuring Björk as a woman battling a degenerative eye disease while attempting to secure an operation for her son. The narrative explores themes of family and medical hardship through original music composed primarily by Björk and others. Supporting cast members include Catherine Deneuve and David Morse.
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info Dancer in the Dark Specifications
| Country | Argentina |
| Year | 2000 |
help Dancer in the Dark FAQ
Why does Selma hide her failing eyesight in Dancer in the Dark?
Selma fears losing her factory job before she can pay for an operation that may prevent her son Gene from inheriting the same condition. Björk plays Selma, a Czech immigrant living in Washington state in the film's early-1960s setting.
Why do the musical scenes look different from the rest of the film?
Selma escapes into imagined musical numbers built from noises around her, including factory machinery and train sounds. Lars von Trier filmed these sequences with many fixed digital cameras, giving them a more fragmented style than the handheld drama.
Did Björk compose the songs in Dancer in the Dark?
Björk composed the film's music and released related material on the album Selmasongs in 2000. She also performed the Oscar-nominated song "I've Seen It All" with Thom Yorke on the album version.
What awards did Dancer in the Dark win at Cannes?
Dancer in the Dark won the Palme d'Or at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. Björk also received the festival's Best Actress award for playing Selma.
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