Dancer in the Dark (2000)
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- R
- 2h 20min
- Crime, Drama
- 06 Oct 2000 (USA)
- Movie
An Eastern European US immigrant with a love for musicals has to cope with the gradual loss of her vision.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 34 wins & 47 nominations.
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| Björk | ... |
Selma Jezkova
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| Catherine Deneuve | ... |
Kathy
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| David Morse | ... |
Bill Houston
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| Peter Stormare | ... |
Jeff
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| Joel Grey | ... |
Oldrich Novy
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| Cara Seymour | ... |
Linda Houston
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Vladica Kostic | ... |
Gene Jezek
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| Jean-Marc Barr | ... |
Norman
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| Vincent Paterson | ... |
Samuel
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| Siobhan Fallon Hogan | ... |
Brenda
(as Siobhan Fallon)
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| Zeljko Ivanek | ... |
District Attorney
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| Udo Kier | ... |
Dr. Porkorny
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| Jens Albinus | ... |
Morty
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Reathel Bean | ... |
Judge
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Mette Berggreen | ... |
Receptionist
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Lars Michael Dinesen | ... |
Defense Attorney / Dancer
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Katrine Falkenberg | ... |
Suzan / Dancer
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Michael Flessas | ... |
Angry Man
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| John Randolph Jones | ... |
Detective
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Noah Lazarus | ... |
Officer of the Court / Dancer
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Sheldon Litt | ... |
Visitor
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Andrew Lucre | ... |
Clerk of Court / Dancer
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John Martinus | ... |
Chairman / Dancer
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Luke Reilly | ... |
New Defense Council
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T.J. Rizzo | ... |
Boris / Dancer
(as TJ Rizzo)
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| Stellan Skarsgård | ... |
Doctor
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Sean-Michael Smith | ... |
Person in Doorway
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| Paprika Steen | ... |
Woman on Night Shift
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Eric Voge | ... |
Officer
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Nick Wolf | ... |
Man with Hood
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Timm Zimmermann | ... |
Guard / Dancer
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Al Agami | ... |
Dancer
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Alex Mouro | ... |
Dancer
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Alexander Arli | ... |
Dancer
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Allan Gyldenkærne | ... |
Dancer
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Ami Eklöf-Annell | ... |
Dancer
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Ana Christine Broström | ... |
Dancer
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Anders Tärneberg | ... |
Dancer
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Anders Thorhauge | ... |
Dancer
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Anders-Peter Torsleff Hansen | ... |
Dancer
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Ann Crosset | ... |
Dancer
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Anna David | ... |
Dancer
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Anna Norberg | ... |
Dancer
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Anna Rosenberg | ... |
Dancer
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Annette Lindholm | ... |
Dancer
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Anthony Ajoise Olufemi Jacob | ... |
Dancer
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Birgitte Skands | ... |
Dancer
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Bjorn Ahlander | ... |
Dancer
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Bo Westerholm | ... |
Dancer
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Bobo Eriksson | ... |
Dancer
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Britt Bendixen | ... |
Dancer
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Carl Johan De Neergaard | ... |
Dancer
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Carol Linda Nielsen | ... |
Dancer
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Claus Berenhard | ... |
Dancer
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Cristian Valle | ... |
Dancer
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Diana G.L. Watson | ... |
Dancer
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Ed Hickok | ... |
Dancer
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Edvin Karsson | ... |
Dancer
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Eli Stalhand | ... |
Dancer
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Elin Johansson | ... |
Dancer
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Emilie Bendz | ... |
Dancer
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Erik Dammann | ... |
Dancer
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Erik Drugge | ... |
Dancer
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Fredrik Börgesson | ... |
Dancer
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Frederik Mondrup | ... |
Dancer
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Marianne Bengtsson | ... |
Dancer
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Karoliina Heiskanen | ... |
Dancer
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Troels Asmussen | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Caroline Sascha Cogez | ... |
Prison Guard - Serving Selma Jezkova's last meal (uncredited)
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Rikke Lylloff | ... |
Dancer (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
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Directed by
| Lars von Trier | ... | (as Lars Von Trier) |
Written by
| Lars von Trier | ... | (written by) (as Lars Von Trier) |
| Sjón | ... | (librettist) (as Sjón Sigurdsson) |
Produced by
| Malte Forssell | ... | line producer |
| Friðrik Þór Friðriksson | ... | associate producer (as Fridrik Thor Fridriksson) |
| Finn Gjerdrum | ... | associate producer |
| Mogens Glad | ... | associate producer |
| Anja Grafers | ... | associate producer |
| Tony Grob | ... | line producer: USA |
| Torleif Hauge | ... | associate producer |
| Peter Aalbæk Jensen | ... | executive producer |
| Lars Jönsson | ... | co-executive producer |
| Tero Kaukomaa | ... | associate producer |
| Poul Erik Lindeborg | ... | associate producer |
| Charlotte Pedersen | ... | assistant producer |
| Leo Pescarolo | ... | collaborating producer |
| Marianne Slot | ... | co-executive producer |
| Els Vandevorst | ... | associate producer |
| Vibeke Windeløv | ... | producer |
Music by
| Björk | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| Robby Müller | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| François Gédigier | ... | (as François Gedigier) |
| Molly Malene Stensgaard | ... | (as Molly Marlene Stensgaard) |
Editorial Department
| Christine Ekstrand | ... | post-production assistant |
| Peter Hjorth | ... | additional editor |
| Soren Kloch | ... | digital film transfer |
| Yvan Lucas | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Avy Kaufman | ||
Production Design by
| Karl Júlíusson | ... | (as Karl Juliusson) |
Art Direction by
| Peter Grant | ||
Costume Design by
| Manon Rasmussen | ||
Makeup Department
| Michelle Crane | ... | key hair stylist: second unit (as Michelle Ahern) / key makeup artist: second unit (as Michelle Ahern) |
| Anja Dahl | ... | makeup artist |
| Sanne Gravfort | ... | makeup artist |
| Cédric Gérard | ... | makeup artist: Catherine Deneuve |
| Morten Jacobsen | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Lisa Mustafa | ... | assistant makeup dept. |
| John Nollet | ... | hair stylist: Catherine Deneuve |
| Ursula Rodel | ... | makeup artist: Catherine Deneuve (as Ursula Rödel) |
Production Management
| Anders Barlebo | ... | unit manager |
| Joakim Höglund | ... | unit manager: Sweden |
| Lene Irgens | ... | post-production manager |
| Pia Nielsen | ... | technical post-production manager |
| Jonas Overton | ... | assistant unit manager: Sweden |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Caroline Sascha Cogez | ... | second assistant director |
| Damian Payne | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Anders Refn | ... | first assistant director / second unit director |
Art Department
| Gorm Andersen | ... | carpenter |
| Jonas Alexander Arnby | ... | set property assistant (as Jonas Arnby) |
| Christine Bechameil | ... | head painter |
| Mary Buri | ... | prop master: second unit |
| Friederik Eriksson | ... | set property assistant |
| Jan Hansen | ... | carpenter |
| Cecilia Hellner | ... | art department coordinator (as Cecilia Sille Hersby) |
| Nicola Hewitt | ... | set decorator: second unit |
| Anders Jacobsen | ... | set property assistant |
| Søren Jochumsen | ... | construction coordinator |
| Thomas Karlsen | ... | property |
| Carsten Larsen | ... | carpenter |
| Jesper Lorents | ... | property master |
| Anders Lunde | ... | property master |
| Bent 'Niller' Nielsen | ... | construction coordinator (as Bent Nielsen) |
| Simone Grau Roney | ... | set property (as Simone Grau) |
| Paul Mason | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Kristian Eidnes Andersen | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Fabio D'Amico | ... | adr recordist |
| Pétur Einarsson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Bruno Langiano | ... | foley artist |
| Julien Naudin | ... | foley artist |
| Guy Sigsworth | ... | sound processor: Celesta |
| Ad Stoop | ... | boom operator |
| Per Streit | ... | sound designer |
| Damian Taylor | ... | sound processor: Celesta |
| Paul Walton | ... | additional sound recordist |
| Mark Kenna | ... | consultant: Dolby film sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Martin Högberg | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Stig Günther | ... | stunts |
| Sidsel Jensen | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sedsel Andersen | ... | continuity: 100 camera department |
| Frank Berger | ... | gaffer |
| Edvard Friis-Moeller | ... | department head: 100 camera department (as Edvard Friis-Moller) |
| Tómas Gislason | ... | consultant: 100 camera department |
| Peter Harton | ... | assistant 100 camera unit |
| Peter Hjorth | ... | technical director: 100 camera department |
| David Koskas | ... | poster photographer / still photographer |
| Eric Kress | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Morten Nybø | ... | electrician (as Morten Nyboe) |
| Helene Sandberg | ... | still photographer intern |
| Harri Sipilä | ... | electrician (as Harry Sipilä) |
| Jean-Robert Viallet | ... | video assistant |
| Lars von Trier | ... | camera operator (as Lars Von Trier) |
| Marcel Zyskind | ... | additional camera operator / focus puller |
| Kristoffer Andrén | ... | assistant camera: Sweden (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Joyce Nettles | ... | casting: UK |
| Terry Terry | ... | extras casting coordinator: second unit |
| Robbie Wald | ... | extras casting assistant: second unit |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Calem Martin | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Jalene Murphy | ... | set costumer |
| Louize Nissen | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Khalil Al Harbiti | ... | assistant location manager |
| Roger D. Faires | ... | location manager: second unit (as Roger Faires) |
| Daniel Gylling | ... | location manager (as Daniel Ahlqvist) |
Music Department
| Ron Anderson | ... | vocal coach |
| Mark Bell | ... | music producer / music programmer |
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin |
| Richard Bissill | ... | musician: French horn |
| Björk | ... | music arranger: choral / music producer / musician: celesta / vocal editor |
| Peter Davies | ... | musician |
| Sarah Eyden | ... | singer |
| Geoff Foster | ... | score recordist |
| Isobel Griffiths | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Vincent Mendoza | ... | conductor / music arranger / orchestrator |
| Everton Nelson | ... | musician: violin |
| Scott Rodger | ... | music manager |
| Greg Rogers | ... | music consultant |
| Guy Sigsworth | ... | musician: celesta |
| Valgeir Sigurðsson | ... | music editor / music mixer / music programmer / music recordist |
| Sjón | ... | composer: lyrics (as Sjón Sigurdsson) |
| Mark Stent | ... | music mixer: songs (as Mark 'Spike' Stent) |
| Lars von Trier | ... | composer: lyrics (as Lars Von Trier) |
| Lawrence Wallington | ... | singer |
| Ray Williams | ... | music consultant |
| Warren Zielinski | ... | musician: violin |
| Charlie Morgan | ... | musician: drums (uncredited) |
| Bruce White | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Linda Daae | ... | continuity |
| Jonathan Sydenham | ... | script translator |
Transportation Department
| Thomas Garris | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Malini Ahlberg | ... | production manager: Sweden (as Anna Malini Ahlberg) |
| Mattias Andersson | ... | runner |
| Mette Berggreen | ... | assistant choreographer / consultant: dance edit |
| Andrea F. Cannistraci | ... | legal services |
| Jonas Frederiksen | ... | production controller |
| Peter Garde | ... | financial advisor |
| Joga Gnarr | ... | assistant: Björk (as Joga Johansdottir) |
| Louise Grosell | ... | production coordinator |
| Andrea Helgadóttir | ... | assistant: Björk (as Andrea Helgadottir) |
| Rolf Hepp | ... | dancer |
| Kerstin Hofstadius | ... | travel agent: Sweden |
| Carsten Holst | ... | assistant: Lars von Trier |
| Per Kirkeby | ... | overture sequence |
| Cecilie Kølpin | ... | production assistant |
| Mario Locurcio | ... | italian publicist |
| Hans Lönnerheden | ... | completion bond |
| Andreas Martinsen | ... | runner |
| Liz Miller | ... | unit publicist |
| Vincent R. Nebrida | ... | executive director of marketing |
| Travis Nelson | ... | production staff |
| Mette Nelund | ... | financial coordinator |
| Pia Severin Nielsen | ... | assistant: Vibeke Windeløv |
| Vincent Paterson | ... | choreographer / dance director |
| Charlotte Pedersen | ... | assistant: Vibeke Windeløv |
| Cecilie Rui | ... | assistant: Vibeke Windeløv |
| Chris Sanger | ... | assistant: Marianne Slot |
| Paul Schwartzman | ... | consigliere |
| Jay Sheveck | ... | premiere and release |
| Sean-Michael Smith | ... | dialogue coach |
| Line Spanning | ... | travel coordinator |
| Carsten Sparwath | ... | production assistant |
| Christian Tafdrup | ... | runner |
| Nicholas Vroman | ... | assistant: Björk, second unit (as Nick Vroman) |
| James Wilson | ... | production executive: FilmFour |
| Karrie Melendrez | ... | story analyst (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Zentropa Entertainments (presented by)
- Trust Film Svenska (presented by)
- Film i Väst (presented by)
- Liberator Productions (presented by)
- Pain Unlimited GmbH Filmproduktion (co-production)
- Cinematograph (co-production)
- What Else? B.V. (co-production)
- Icelandic Film
- Blind Spot Pictures (co-production)
- France 3 Cinéma (co-production)
- Danmarks Radio (DR) (co-production)
- Arte France Cinéma (co-production)
- SVT Drama (co-production)
- ARTE (co-production)
- Angel Films (in collaboration with)
- Canal+ (in collaboration with)
- FilmFour (in collaboration with)
- Fine Line Features (in collaboration with)
- Filmek (in collaboration with)
- Constantin Film (in collaboration with)
- Lantia Cinema & Audiovisivi (in collaboration with)
- TV 1000 (in collaboration with)
- Vrijzinnig Protestantse Radio Omroep (VPRO) (in collaboration with)
- Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) (in collaboration with)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (in collaboration with)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (in collaboration with)
- Memfis Film
- Slot Machine
Distributors
- Angel Films (2000) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2000) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome Norge (2000) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution Sverige AB (2000) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Film Four Distributors (2000) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Icelandic Film (2000) (Iceland) (theatrical)
- Sam Film (2000) (Iceland) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film Verleih (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Intercinema Art Agency (2000) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Fine Line Features (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- New Line Cinema (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Les Films du Losange (2000) (France) (theatrical)
- Istituto Luce (2000) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Gutek Film (2000) (Poland) (theatrical)
- UPS (2000) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Golem Distribución (2000) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Teleview International (2000) (Lebanon) (tv) (Middle East)
- Edko Films (2000) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Shochiku (2000) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Palace Films (2000) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Nachshon Films (2000) (Israel)
- Distribution Company (2001) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Imagem Filmes (Brazil) (DVD)
- Imagem Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- New Line Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- New Line Home Video (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Prime Time Entertainment (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD) (widescreen)
- Solar Films (2003) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Videoimpulse (2003) (Russia) (DVD)
- Canvas (2004) (Belgium) (tv)
- Constantin Film (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Twin Pics (2014) (Netherlands) (DVD) (Gouden Palm Winnaars Collection with "Amour" and "La vie d'Adele")
- Russian Report (2020) (Russia) (video) (VOD)
- Russian Report (2021) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Les Films du Losange (2023) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Aerofilms (2022) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- ArtCam (2000) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Asociácia slovenských filmových klubov (ASFK) (2023) (Slovakia) (theatrical)
- Hollywood Classic Entertainment (2001) (Czechia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Det Danske Filminstitut (supported by)
- Eurimages (supported by)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (supported by)
- Norwegian Film Institute (supported by)
- Icelandic Film Center (supported by)
- Finnish Film Foundation (supported by)
- Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen (supported by)
- Foundation for Audiovisual Production (supported by)
- Nederlands Filmfonds (supported by)
- CoBo Fonds (supported by)
- Nordisk Film & TV-Fond (supported by)
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union (supported by)
- Air Lyndhurst Studios (music recorded at)
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Cous Cous (catering: Sweden)
- Epstein, Levinsohn, Bodine, Hurwitz & Weinstein (legal services)
- Falco Ink. (publicity)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Metro Voices (choir)
- The Homestead (catering: second unit, Walla Walla)
- The London Session Orchestra (orchestra)
- Travelplan (travel agent: Sweden)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In small-town Washington state in 1964, Czechoslovakian immigrant Selma Jezková and her preteen son Gene live in a rented trailer owned by Bill and Linda Houston; Bill is the town sheriff. Selma also has a small group of friends, including her co-worker and primary confidante Kathy, and Jeff, who wants to be her boyfriend. Jeff regularly waits outside Selma's workplace to drive her home, although she always refuses, not wishing to lead him on. Her primary job is working on the Anderson Tool factory assembly line, but she does whatever else she can to earn money. What only Kathy knows among Selma's friends is that she is slowly going blind from a genetic medical condition. She can see just enough to be able to do her job. Her primary reason for moving to the USA and working all the time is to earn enough money for an operation for Gene when he turns 13; he knows nothing about his mother's or his own degenerative eyesight. Selma allows only one indulgence in her life: anything to do with musicals which she loves, because they're an escape from her bleak life. Kathy often takes her to the cinema to watch old musicals and must describe to her what's happening on the screen, to the other patrons' annoyance. Selma also has the role of Maria in a community-theatre production of "The Sound of Music." Close to having enough money for the operation, Selma races against time before she loses enough sight to lose her job and her role in the musical. What may also threaten Selma's goal of the operation for Gene is some financial problems facing Bill, who feels pressured to provide Linda with the comforts of life to which she's accustomed. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | You don't need eyes to see. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,800,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend Denmark | $103,102, 10 Sep 2000 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $45,583,319 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | It took Lars von Trier a whole year to convince Björk to play the lead role. See more » |
| Goofs | Selma's son's surname should be Jezek, not Jezková. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mission: Impossible II/Running Free/Passion of Mind/Big Momma's House (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Overture See more » |
| Quotes |
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They say it's the last song. They don't know us, you see. It's only the last song if we let it be. See more » |