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Dancer in the Dark (2000)

Directed by Lars von Trier · Cinematography by Robby Müller

R135 min161 frames

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In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.

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Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: medium — A dimly lit locker room features rows of grey metal lockers and wooden benches. A woman in dark…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: wide — A concrete floor marked with patches of red paint fills the frame from above. Five people in work…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: establishing — A dark, paved ground is framed from directly overhead in a high-angle shot. Six figures…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: medium — A small residential bathroom features a large vanity mirror with flanking light fixtures. A woman…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: closeup — A man stands indoors against a light-colored, grid-patterned wall. He is angled slightly, gazing…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: medium — The interior of a moving police car features a metal security grate separating the seats. A young…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: wide — A long, sterile institutional hallway features gray metal doors and a barred gate. A female guard…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: medium — A 1930s interior music room with a piano and a vintage trophy on top. A woman stands behind the…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: fullbody — A paved industrial area features corrugated metal walls and a large, closed sliding door. A woman…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: closeup — A workspace with windows and indistinct industrial machinery in the blurred background. A woman…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: wide — A dark, wooded area surrounds a small parked camper trailer at night. A solitary male figure walks…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: wide — A bustling 1940s industrial floor filled with heavy machinery and diverse workers. The group moves…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: fullbody — A wooden stage in a room with white paneled walls and multiple doors. A man walks down the steps…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: closeup — A bathroom features a metallic rod holding a bright pink textured shower curtain. A woman looks at…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: medium — A sterile corridor features light-colored walls and a metal door with a small window. Three people…Dancer in the Dark (2000) movie still: closeup — A close-up view shows a boy resting his head against a curtained backdrop. He wears glasses and a…
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Dancer in the Dark — official trailer

What is Dancer in the Dark about?

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.

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. Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Cara Seymour, Peter Stormare, Siobhan Fallon Hogan and Joel Grey also star. The soundtrack, Selmasongs, was written mainly by Björk, with contributions from Mark Bell and some lyrics were written by Trier and Sjón.

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What does the cinematography of Dancer in the Dark look like?

Sampled across 159 frames, the coverage of Dancer in the Dark leans on medium shots (35% of the sample) and wide compositions (31%). Cinematographer Robby Müller keeps 57% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 58% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Dancer in the Dark?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Dancer in the Dark (2000) are #342f2c, #554f4a, #d5d0cc, #8c776f, #a89890, #786f6e — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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