Dancer in the Dark 2000

Name: Dancer in the Dark
Released: 2000-09-01
Cast: Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Lars von Trier
Written by:	Lars von Trier
Release date:	2000-09-01
Runtime:	140 minutes
Critics score:	68 / 100
Tagline:	You don't need eyes to see.
Related titles:	Breaking the Waves 1996