Dancer in the Dark

Directed by Lars von Trier, 'Dancer in the Dark' is a musical drama about Selma, a Czech immigrant and single mother working in a factory in rural America. Her salvation is her passion for music, specifically, the all-singing, all-dancing numbers found in classic Hollywood musicals. Selma harbors a sad secret: she is losing her eyesight and her son stands the same fate. In order to save her son from the same fate, Selma must do whatever it takes, even if it means paying the ultimate price.

• Björk won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival.
• Björk hated filming so much, she vowed never to act again.
• Shot on digital video, which was groundbreaking for the time.
• Director Lars von Trier was terrified of flying during production.
• The film was shot in sequence, a rarity in filmmaking.

• They say it's the last song. They don't know us, you see.
• It's not fair! I have nothing to do with this!
• I've seen it all, I have seen the trees, I've seen the willow leaves dancing in the breeze.
• Life is not like a movie. Sometimes it's... just hard.
• You have a choice. You can run or you can stay and believe in yourself.