Dancer in the Dark
Dancer in the Dark
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 musical melodrama film directed by Lars von Trier. It follows the story of Selma, a Czech immigrant who is going blind and works to save money for her son's surgery to prevent the same fate. She finds solace in her love for musicals, using them to escape from the harsh realities of her life.
ReleasedSep 1, 2000
Budget$13M
Box Office$40M
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