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Dancer in the Dark (2000)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
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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.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive

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.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

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.

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

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.9
The Movie Database logo
7.9

Critic Ratings

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6.9
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6.3

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