7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Crime • 2000 • 140 min • Adults (18+)
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Björk • Catherine Deneuve • David Morse
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Björk • Catherine Deneuve • David Morse
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film's central thesis is an explicit and devastating critique of systemic injustice, particularly within the American legal and economic systems, which leads to the exploitation and execution of a vulnerable, innocent immigrant woman.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The movie features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. While it portrays a white male character negatively as an antagonist, this critique is individual rather than a broad commentary on traditional identities. The narrative explores themes of immigration, poverty, and disability through the protagonist's personal tragedy.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Selma's devout Catholic faith as a source of profound moral strength and dignity, enabling her to endure immense suffering and injustice. The narrative frames her unwavering conviction and sacrifice with deep respect, contrasting her personal integrity with the cruelty of the secular world.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Dancer in the Dark" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses entirely on the tragic life and sacrifice of its protagonist, Selma Ježková, and her struggle with blindness and poverty, without engaging with queer identity.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Dancer in the Dark" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the struggles of its protagonist, Selma Ježková, with blindness, poverty, and a tragic legal ordeal, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Dancer in the Dark is an original film with characters created specifically for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered from a pre-established canon.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Dancer in the Dark is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.8
Critic Ratings
6.9
6.3
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