Movie · 2000 Available digitally

Dançando no Escuro

Dancer in the Dark · Lars von Trier

2h 15min 12+ Release: 09/01/2000 Crime Drama

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Dançando no Escuro is a crime e drama movie released in 2000, directed by Lars von Trier, starring Björk, Catherine Deneuve e David Morse. It runs 2h 15min and is rated 12+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

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Uma imigrante tcheca (interpretada por Björk, que ganhou o prêmio de Melhor Atriz em Cannes por sua interpretação devastadora) lida com sua cegueira progressiva se refugiando em suas fantasias musicais.

Where to watch Dançando no Escuro

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Availability in Brazil · updated 26/09/2026

Trailer for Dançando no Escuro

Dançando No Escuro - Trailer (2000) · YouTube

Cast of Dançando no Escuro

12 actors

Björk as Selma Jezkova

Catherine Deneuve as Kathy

David Morse as Bill Houston

Peter Stormare as Jeff

Joel Grey as Oldrich Novy

Cara Seymour as Linda Houston Vladica Kostic as Gene Jezkova

Jean-Marc Barr as Norman

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Vincent Paterson as Samuel

Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Brenda

Željko Ivanek as District Attorney

Udo Kier as Dr. Porkorny

Director: Lars von Trier
Cinematography: Robby Müller
Editing: Molly Malene Stensgaard, François Gédigier
Music: Björk
Production: Vibeke Windeløv, Leo Pescarolo
Screenplay: Lars von Trier

Where you've seen the cast of Dançando no Escuro

Catherine Deneuve as Kathy is also in Persépolis (2007), Astérix e Obélix: A Serviço de sua Majestade (2012) and Tristana, Uma Paixão Mórbida (1970)
David Morse as Bill Houston is also in À Espera de um Milagre (1999), Guerra Mundial Z (2013) and Os 12 Macacos (1995)
Peter Stormare as Jeff is also in John Wick: Um Novo Dia para Matar (2017), O Grande Lebowski (1998) and Minority Report: A Nova Lei (2002)

Frequently asked questions about Dançando no Escuro

Where to watch Dançando no Escuro?

In Brazil, Dançando no Escuro is available on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Is Dançando no Escuro on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Is Dançando no Escuro on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 26/09/2026, Dançando no Escuro was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

How long is Dançando no Escuro?

Dançando no Escuro runs 2h 15min (135 minutes).

What is the age rating of Dançando no Escuro?

In Brazil, it is rated 12+.

What year did Dançando no Escuro come out?

Dançando no Escuro came out in 2000.

Dançando no Escuro details

Status: Released
Original title: Dancer in the Dark
Original language: English
Countries: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
Production companies: Zentropa Entertainments, DR, SVT Drama