This film is brutal, it's not violent, but it's so intense, so sad, so depressing, that I could barely watch it. If you want to cry this film is a must watch. The storyline is fantastic, the cinematography is "cheap" and that makes it artistic..
Is Dancer in the Dark Sad?
Critical response. At the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Dancer in the Dark earned positive reviews from 69% of 121 critics, with an average rating of 6.8/10..
Musical movies
The acting is superb (especially Bjork), direction assured and the musical numbers are great. Still, it's the most depressing film I've ever seen. By the end of the film I was crying practically non-stop. It's so bleak I don't think I'll ever see it again, but it should be seen at least once by everybody..
Should I watch Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark's themes about American poverty and the immorality of the death penalty play as an excuse to set up a narrative that heaps as much misery upon Selma as possible. The film's two murder scenes are excruciating..
What happens at the end of Dancer in the Dark?
Kathy and Jeff eventually figure out what happened and get back Selma's money, using it instead to pay for a trial lawyer who can free her. Selma refuses the lawyer, opting to face execution by hanging rather than let her son go blind, but she is deeply distraught as she awaits her death ("107 Steps")..
What is dancer in the dark movie about?
Selma is a Czech immigrant, a single mother working in a factory in rural America. Her salvation is passion for music, specifically, the all-singing, all-dancing numbers found in classic Hollywood musicals. Selma harbors a sad secret: she is losing her eyesight and her son Gene stands to suffer the same fate if sheSelma is a Czech immigrant, a single mother working in a factory in rural America. Her salvation is passion for music, specifically, the all-singing, all-dancing numbers found in classic Hollywood musicals. Selma harbors a sad secret: she is losing her eyesight and her son Gene stands to suffer the same fate if she can't put away enough money to secure him an operation. When a desperate neighbor falsely accuses Selma of stealing his savings, the drama of her life escalates to a tragic finale.Dancer in the Dark / Film synopsis
.
What is dancer in the dark movie about?
This film is brutal, it's not violent, but it's so intense, so sad, so depressing, that I could barely watch it. If you want to cry this film is a must watch. The storyline is fantastic, the cinematography is "cheap" and that makes it artistic..
Why was Selma Jezkova hanged?
The factory worker – Selma – is slowly going blind due to an eye disease. Furthermore her son – Glen – suffers from the same disease. Unless he gets an operation soon he too will go blind. By a tragically incident Selma becomes a murder and is later convicted to death by hanging..
Bj\xf6rkBj\xf6rk - Selmasongs: Dancer In The Dark (2000 Film) - Amazon.com Music.
7.9/10IMDb
70%Rotten Tomatoes
3.7/5AlloCiné
Single mother Selma works hard in a factory in rural America to get her son treated for an eye condition that she suffers too. But tragedy strikes when her landlord tries to steal her money.Release date: September 8, 2000 (Denmark)Director: Lars von TrierAwards: Palme d'Or, European Film Award for Best Film, Cannes Best Actress Award, and moreNominations: European Film Award for Best Film, Bodil Award for Best Danish Film, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Drama, and moreArt director: Peter GrantBudget: 120 million SEKCastBjörkSelma JezkovaDavid MorseBill HoustonCatherine DeneuveKathyVincent PatersonSamuelJoel GreyOldrich NovyVladica KosticGene Jezkova
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 musical melodrama film written and directed by Lars von Trier. It stars Icelandic musician Björk as a factory worker who PlotProductionControversyReceptionMusic by: Björk Budget: USD$12.5 million; (120 million kr) Production companies: Zentropa Entertainments; Canal+; FilmFour; France 3 Cinéma Starring: Björk; Catherine Deneuve; David Morse; Peter Stormare; Joel Grey
Plot
In Washington state in 1964, Selma Ježková, a Czech immigrant, has moved to the United States with her 12-year-old son, Gene Ježek
Cast
• Björk as Selma Ježková• Catherine Deneuve as Kathy
Production
The film's title suggests the Fred Astaire/ Cyd Charisse duet " Dancing in the Dark" from the 1953 film The Band Wagon
Controversy
In October 2017, Björk, in the wake of dozens of sexual abuse cases brought against film producer Harvey Weinstein
Reception
At the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Dancer in the Dark earned positive reviews from 69% of 121 critics, with an average rating of 6.8/10
Dance in the dark movie
2005 film by Uwe Boll
Alone in the Dark is a 2005 action horror film directed by Uwe Boll and written by Elan Mastai, Michael Roesch, and Peter Scheerer. Based on the video game series of the same name, it stars Christian Slater, Tara Reid, and Stephen Dorff as paranormal investigators who combat a supernatural threat. The film's story is a loose adaptation of the game Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (2001).
A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 comedy film directed by
1964 film by Blake Edwards
A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 comedy film directed by Blake Edwards in Panavision. It is the second installment in The Pink Panther film series, with Peter Sellers reprising his role as Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Sûreté.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a 1992 American comedy vampire film directed
1992 film by Fran Rubel Kuzui
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a 1992 American comedy vampire film directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui and starring Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer, Luke Perry, Hilary Swank, and David Arquette. It follows a Valley Girl cheerleader named Buffy who learns that it is her fate to hunt vampires. It was a moderate success at the box office, but received mixed reception from critics. The film took a different direction from that which its writer, Joss Whedon, intended. Five years later, he created the darker, and critically acclaimed, television series of the same name.
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 musical
2000 film by Lars von Trier
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 musical melodrama film written and directed by Lars von Trier. It stars Icelandic musician Björk as a factory worker who suffers from a degenerative eye condition and is saving for an operation to prevent her young son from suffering the same fate. Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Cara Seymour, Peter Stormare, Siobhan Fallon Hogan and Joel Grey also star. The soundtrack for the film, Selmasongs, was written mainly by Björk, but a number of songs featured contributions from Mark Bell and some of the lyrics were written by von Trier and Sjón.
Dancing In the Dark is a 1949 Technicolor musical comedy film directed
1949 film by Irving Reis
Dancing In the Dark is a 1949 Technicolor musical comedy film directed by Irving Reis, starring William Powell and Mark Stevens. Betsy Drake's singing voice was dubbed by Bonnie Lou Williams.
2015 song by Rihanna
Dancing in the Dark is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for the soundtrack to the 2015 film Home. It was written by Ester Dean, Maureen Anne McDonald and Rihanna together with its producers Stargate.
Dark Shadows is a 2012 dark fantasy film based on the gothic
2012 film by Tim Burton
Dark Shadows is a 2012 dark fantasy film based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name. Directed by Tim Burton, the film stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Bella Heathcote in a dual role. Christopher Lee has a small role in the film, his 200th film appearance and his fifth and final appearance in a Burton film. Jonathan Frid, star of the original Dark Shadows series, makes a cameo appearance. He died shortly before the film was released. One of the film's producers, Richard D. Zanuck, died two months after its release.
