In the year 2000, Bjork decided to tackle the acting world with the Danish musical Dancer in the dark. Directed by Lars Von Trier, the film tackles the issue of an immigrant’s life in the world. Bjork plays a humble Czech immigrant who now finds herself in Washington with her son. Despite the hardships, Selma (Bjork’s Character) finds the beauty in life. She works hard in the local factory, but during her free time she finds her dream of wanting to be the lead actress of the local play. … more
Pros: grows on you Cons: could be irritating The Bottom Line: Needs a couple of looks before you catch the true form of the movie I wasn't sure what to make of this movie, based on an unwed young mother from the Czech Republic, Selma (Bjork) and her son Gene (Vladica Kostic), who live in a rundown trailer in a dreary little town in Washington. Selma works at the local factory and has a consuming love of musicals. In her off … more