DANCER IN THE DARK
(October 6)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
Written by: Lars Von Trier
Music by: Bjork
Starring: Bjork, Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Marc Barr, David Morse
The third in acclaimed director Lars Von Trier's triology, Dancer in the Dark stars international
singing sensation Bjork in her feature film debut. Dancer in the Dark is an emotionally gripping
tale of Selma, a Czech immigrant and single mother working in a factory in rural America.
Selma's salvation is her passion for music, specifically classic Hollywood musicals. The
clanging and clattering of industrial machinery inspire her to imagine show-stopping numbers
featuring her co-workers including her best friend and confidante, Kathy (Deneuve). But Selma
harbors a sad secret. She is losing her eyesight due to a genetic disorder and her ten year-old
son stands to suffer the same fate. With a single-minded dedication, Selma sets out to earn
the money necessary for her son to have a vision saving operation. When a desperate neighbor
threatens Selma's savings, he sets in motion a series of events that bring this emotional drama
to its inspiring finale.