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Dancer in the Dark (2000)

2000 film by Lars von Trier.

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Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Year
2000
Released
May 17, 2000
Runtime
140 min
Genres
Drama, Musical
Countries
Denmark, Sweden, Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Italy
Original language
English
Director
Lars von Trier
Writer
Lars von Trier
Music
Björk
Awards
11 won · 11 nominations

Plot

Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 psychological tragedy musical film written and directed by Lars von Trier. It stars Icelandic musician Björk as a factory worker who has a degenerative eye condition and is saving for an operation to prevent her young son from suffering the same fate.

Summary source: Wikipedia (en) · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed Dancer in the Dark?

Dancer in the Dark was directed by Lars von Trier.

When was Dancer in the Dark released?

Dancer in the Dark was first released on May 17, 2000.

How long is Dancer in the Dark?

Dancer in the Dark runs 140 minutes.

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Updated November 13, 2026