Dancer in the Dark
2000
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.
Director:
Lars von Trier
Writers:
Lars von Trier, Sjón
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 34 wins & 48 nominations total
Production:
Lars von Trier
Country:
Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, United States, United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway
