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Dancer in the Dark
Directed by Lars von Trier
2000•2h 20m•R•★ 7.9
Crime / Drama / Musical
Synopsis
A nearly blind Czech immigrant factory worker in 1964 Washington State saves every penny for an operation to prevent her young son from inheriting her condition, escaping her bleak reality through vivid Hollywood musical daydreams until betrayal strikes. Lars von Trier's Palme d'Or winner starring Björk.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorLars von Trier
WriterLars von Trier
CinematographyRobby Müller
MusicBjörk
Principal Cast
BjörkSelma Jezkova
Catherine DeneuveKathy
David MorseBill Houston
Peter StormareJeff
Joel GreyOldrich Novy
Cara SeymourLinda Houston
Jean-Marc BarrNorman
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Vladica KosticGene JezkovaTechnical Specifications
Runtime2h 20m (140 mins)
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DirectorLars von Trier
LanguagesEnglish
CountryDK, FR, SE, DE, NL, NO, IS, FI, GB, US
StudioZentropa Entertainments • Trust Film Svenska • Film i Väst
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