Review of Dancer in the Dark (2000) by Ken T — 19 Oct 2010
I recall ten years ago wanting to see this film, but 10 years later I finally get around to it. A woman Selma (Bjork) has left communist Czechoslovakia with her young son Gene (Vladica Kostic) for the United States in order to get an operation for him.
Both Selma and Gene have a degenerative eye disorder that will leave them both blind - and with Selma it is only a matter of time. She is working hard to save for the operation. Unfortunately a friend betrays her trust forcing Selma into making critical decisions.
She is also more frequently escaping into daydreams - and these daydreams are always full of music. The film is shot with hand held cameras, familiar territory for von Trier films, but this does create a sense of intimacy.
As well, the song and dance numbers are not large scale corny productions. Extremely emotional, wonderfully rendered film with an outstanding performance by pop singer Bjork.
This review of Dancer in the Dark (2000) was written by Ken T on 19 Oct 2010.
Dancer in the Dark has generally received very positive reviews.
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