Synopsis
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.
Facts
Awards
Palme d'Or, Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Foreign Language Film, Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film, Robert Award for Best Production Design, Goya Award for Best European Film
Setting
Washington
Filming location
Denmark, Washington
Production
Canal+, Film4, France 3, Zentropa, Trust Film Svenska, Film i Väst
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Toronto International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Academy Awards 2001 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 2001 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2000 generic
