Dancer in the dark
Dancer in the dark [videorecording] /
Zentropa Entertainments4, Trust Film Svenska, Film I Väst, Liberator Productions ; written and directed by Lars von Trier.
- [N.p.] : Film4, 2000.
- 1 videodisc (134 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cm.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2000.
Special features: Trailer -- Behind the scenes -- Interview with Lars von Trier -- Cannes 2000 -- Selma's songs -- Audio description.
Music composed by Björk ; choreographer and dance director, Vincent Paterson ; director of photography, Robby MuÌller ; editors, Molly Malene Stensgaard, François Gedigier. Music composed by Björk ; choreographer and dance director, Vincent Paterson ; director of photography, Robby MuÌller ; editors, Molly Malene Stensgaard, François Gedigier.
Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Jean-Marc Barr, Joel Grey.
Selma, a Czechoslovakian immigrant, is a single mother working in a factory in rural America circa 1964. She is also afflicted by a hereditary disease, which will cost her her sight. Determined to protect her 10-year-old son from the same fate, Selma is saving her money to get him an operation. In the evenings, Selma escapes by rehearsing for a production of The Sound of Music with her best friend. When a neighbor betrays her trust, Selma's life spirals out of control and the lines between reality and fantasy blur.
BBFC rated: 15 years and over. FCO rating: 15 years and over.
DVD ; region 2 ; anamorphic, aspect ratio 2.35:1 presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
English dialogues with optional English subtitles.
Cannes Film Festival 2000: Winner Palme d'Or award; Best actress.
6867449005393
F4DVD90053 Film4
People with visual disabilities--United States--Drama
Working class women--United States--Drama
Working mothers--United States--Drama
Originally released as a motion picture in 2000.
Special features: Trailer -- Behind the scenes -- Interview with Lars von Trier -- Cannes 2000 -- Selma's songs -- Audio description.
Music composed by Björk ; choreographer and dance director, Vincent Paterson ; director of photography, Robby MuÌller ; editors, Molly Malene Stensgaard, François Gedigier. Music composed by Björk ; choreographer and dance director, Vincent Paterson ; director of photography, Robby MuÌller ; editors, Molly Malene Stensgaard, François Gedigier.
Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Jean-Marc Barr, Joel Grey.
Selma, a Czechoslovakian immigrant, is a single mother working in a factory in rural America circa 1964. She is also afflicted by a hereditary disease, which will cost her her sight. Determined to protect her 10-year-old son from the same fate, Selma is saving her money to get him an operation. In the evenings, Selma escapes by rehearsing for a production of The Sound of Music with her best friend. When a neighbor betrays her trust, Selma's life spirals out of control and the lines between reality and fantasy blur.
BBFC rated: 15 years and over. FCO rating: 15 years and over.
DVD ; region 2 ; anamorphic, aspect ratio 2.35:1 presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
English dialogues with optional English subtitles.
Cannes Film Festival 2000: Winner Palme d'Or award; Best actress.
6867449005393
F4DVD90053 Film4
People with visual disabilities--United States--Drama
Working class women--United States--Drama
Working mothers--United States--Drama