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Dancer in the Dark
2000 2h 20m Lars von Trier

Dancer in the Dark

★ 7.9 IMDb
Drama Crime Made in Europe
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, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
Production DesignerKarl Júlíusson
MusicBjörk

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Won European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director
Won European Film Award for Best Actress
Won Goya Award for Best European Film
Nominated Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
Nominated Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film
Nominated European Film Award for Best Film
Won Palme d'Or
Selection 13th European Film Awards
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