Dancer in the Dark (2000)

Ceremony Year: 2001Category: Best Original SongReleased: 2000

Nominated Talent & Credits

Björk— Music by Björk; Lyric by Lars von Trier and Sjon Sigurdsson

Lars von Trier— Music by Björk; Lyric by Lars von Trier and Sjon Sigurdsson

Sjón— Music by Björk; Lyric by Lars von Trier and Sjon Sigurdsson

Synopsis / 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.

Historical Academy Record

MUSIC (Original Song) — 73rd Academy Awards (2001)

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