@@sarahcollin8442 agreed. The one of the greatest artists of the 20th/21st century. She will be in the history books for centuries to come much like classical artists are today. Lars as well!
I remember crying a ZILLION rivers from watching the movie years ago. Also, I'll never forgive that douchebag Von Trier for treating Björk like shit during production.
Okay I must be nuts. I swear (seriously) that he sang that line, and not Bjork, when I first heard it. Maybe I’m right. Maybe Mandela syndrome stuff. Help.
As depressive as this movie can be, to a desperate person is a message of hope and being understood.... Only those in the dark can see the sparks in this vast obscure universe within the walls of our messed up little heads.
I'm a man and don't give a shit but this movie made me cry. My mom is also like Selma was in this epic movie. Full of respect for every single mother who struggle and fight for their children!!!
Björk has an air of innocence and "childishness" about her... maybe she managed to (partially) keep the openness and creativity of a child. This is part of what makes this movie so devastatingly intense to me.
gnaagren sorry but to say that art with this level of confidence and experience is childlike is a little patronizing besides being wrong, you don't get to this artistic peak without much experience and effort and to say it is innocent is a little belittling but well, im sure she doesn't care. just bugs me a bit
@@taruuuu "Anything that doesn't affirm my childishly naive belief in human progress, the inevitable triumph of the human spirit over all suffering and evil, and the pure motivations of the supposed agents of progress is 'pretentious'". - tata
My father got blind when I was 8 years old, I once asked him of he didn't miss seeing, and he said something very similar to this: I've seen enough. It hits me so hard.
It’s been 24 years since I’ve dared watch even a clip of this movie again. I saw it once and it left me emotionally drained and dehydrated from crying. I’m testing the waters today at a completely different stage in my life (45 now, 21 then)
The first time I heard this song I thought she was downplaying the importance of sight but as I got older and many repeat listens (I love Bjork) I’m noticing now that she wasn’t doing that but rather she was comforting herself with having lost her sight. She would love to see all these things but she is making peace with the hand she was dealt in life and with that in mind this song is hopeful and brighter than any little sparks I’ve ever seen.
@@StillGamingTM well that’s a sad way to be. Sounds like you need the message more than anyone. Cheer up buttercup, be more like the message of this song 🎶
I think she’s telling the truth about not caring about the Great Wall or Peru, but the two things she doesn’t have a comeback for, where she just says that she doesn’t care, are when it’s about seeing her son and grandchildren. They’re the ones that really matter to her.
Of course, there's this fatality that soon enough she won't be able to see those things and she's trying to make her peace out of it. But I understood her groundness and her pragmatism has her way to set her priority, her losing the sight, her not be able to sightseeing are no matter compared with the sake of her son. All walls are great if the roof does not fall. This is the simplest and deep truth. She's showing stoicism and wisdom here
One of the best performed ever , she create every single feeling in the theater people were crying , etc etc and she was not even nominated for an academy award that year its ridiculous
+Cassandra I think I have only watched one Lars von Trier's movie and felt so devastated and kind of emotionally raped that I never attempted to watch anything by him again. I've not seen this one and I'm not going to, but I like the song.
+Cassandra While that is absolutely correct , it is a must see for it's sublime acting and truly heart breaking tale. It's no wonder at all that after receiving best actress award , I do recall Bjork (God bless her heart) saying " I will never make another movie again. This one took it out of me." Words to that effect.
I still remember the first time I saw this movie, we were very few in the movie theater. It was so quiet and dark during the play....when the movie ended, no one moved. It was so heavy that I couldn't even get up from my seat......
I was once in a museum of darkness where blind people guide you around for several hours in zero light rooms doing lots of experiences and exercises from playing football to visiting a coffee bar and restaurant. It was such a relieving and beautiful experience. I didn’t know, but after a few hours I had the feeling, we are able to „see“ through our ears. Our brain is capable of turning our echo and how sounds resonate with surfaces into a spatial image of a room.
The thing that impressed me the most in this movie was the contrast of the extreme altruism of Selma and the extreme selfishness of Bill, the policeman. Selma was willing to give her life to give her son a life whereas Bill wasn't even able to kill himself, he had to blackmail a desesperate woman and obligate her to kill him to cover his lies and his cowardice.
Björk embodies the innocence and openness of a child. Even her diction reminds me of a child. On top of that, musicals are meant to be happy and uplifting. Subverting both images at the same time is what makes this film a masterpiece.
Can someone explain what she means by "i ve seen a man killed by his best friend"? I tought she meant Bill, who was her friend, and in fact she killed him, but that scene was just after this song. But i cant think any other reference for murder besides that. Is it possible that its a God reference, that she is omnipotent, and sees the future? Please someone tell me, im obsessed with this film and this very scene.
What happens to her character in this film is so unfair, it's angering and absolutely terrifyingly tragic and raw. The final scene will change your paradigm towards humans' morality.
morality is an invention of humans...does'nt work really, its not natural...and who was the liar that said, life will be fair? Life is only life, beautiful and cruel as it can be!
@@user-ic5xu4jh6z The liars are the parents. Most parents are retards that lie to their kids and dont prepare them for reality. Thats the main reason why most people suffer, they just arent prepared
@@user-ic5xu4jh6z its not an invention, its inherent, you are born with conscience that says to you whats wrong and right, its a sense, havent heard a more gibberish comment in a while
The first musical scene absolutely shocked me cause I wasn't expecting at all, but this one genuinely got me and I was almost falling into tears by the end of it
Mine too, but I gotta say that when all the workers start to rise their hands and dance while the train is moving... That exactly part of this scene is the most beautiful thing, for me of course.
I've seen it all I have seen the trees I have seen the willow leaves Dancing in the breeze I've seen a man killed By his best friend, And lives that were over Before they were spent. I've seen what I was And I know what I'll be I've seen it all There is no more to see You haven't seen elephants Kings or Peru I'm happy to say I had better to do What about China? Have you seen the Great Wall? All walls are great If the roof doesn't fall And the man you will marry The home you will share To be honest I really don't care [gibberish] You've never been To Niagara Falls I have seen water It's water, that's all The Eiffel Tower The Empire State My pulse was as high On my very first date And your grandson's hand As he plays with your hair To be honest I really don't care [gibberish] I've seen it all I've seen the dark I've seen the brightness In one little spark I've seen what I chose And I've seen what I need And that is enough To want more would be greed I've seen what I was And I know what I'll be I've seen it all There is no more to see You've seen it all And all you have seen You can always review on Your own little screen The light and the dark The big and the small Just keep in mind You need no more at all You've seen what you were And know what you'll be You've seen it all There is no more to see...
I hate musicals, and this is one of the most beautiful/tragic movies I have ever seen in my life. I watched this movie in a "A Theater" when it was first released. This is a movie that should be taught in every film school. It is truly that most beautiful of a musical!
I thought she had said that filming this one was so painful she wouldn’t want to be in another film.. Maybe she considered it was high time to have another go.
@@Michalis2m Maybe time has healed that for her. Plus, Robert Eggers is Lightning in a bottle at the moment, it’s a hard gig to turn down. I notice she also did a film back in 2005 which was after this film.
As a person who experienced my father getting blind and also trying to somewhat hide it from me for a certain time, this song does feel like a punch in the gut
I watched this movie in film class in college, the teacher brought a Kleenex box for everyone. :P And he also said that scene was a one-take choreography with 100 cameras. It makes this scene even better than it is. I mean, how talented are those film-makers? Very. :)
LordAztahoth the making of this film drained Björk completely and the tension between her and Lars almost made that the film wouldn’t ever see the day light...thankfully for everyone, they sorted out everything and we have this amazing masterpiece (and unfortunately all that’s bring amazement and growth, comes from destruction and dead/transformation) Undoubtedly is a very sad and depressing story, it’s up to each one of us take the upside of it and “transform ourselves... and just to mention...she is an artist - something that is in extinction these days in the music industry (sadly)
Jorge Santana, you are right, the great movie, Lars and Bjork had the tension in making this movie. Aenygma, yes 100 cameras for making this video, it was amazing, he wanted to get the beautiful pictures.
I cried for a solid half hour during and after the end of this film. It's such a unique and powerful work of art, and I love this song the most...I can't rewatch the film because it's just too sad, but I adore it anyway
My god, this film...It took me a month to recover after watching it. This particular scene, with Selma singing that "she has seen it all, there's no more to see", will be in my head until I die.
This scene always gets me. Selma tries and for the most part, succeeds in making the best out of a shitty situation. However, at his prompting and challenging questions, you can see in her body language she gets a little sad and perhaps a little defensive. I love how her facial expressions and body language don't completely mesh with her saying "to be honest I really don't care". Hits me in the feels every time.
For my comment, I will mention the brilliant use of the train rumbling sounds as a drumbeat in the background, the way it builds up in the beginning, and how it is used especially at the end. Many years ago, I worked at a company where my office cube was next to a cube that housed two large printers and copiers. One printer made such an interesting combination of sounds that would make a great Bjork song and its background drumbeat too, just like in this movie scene.
Peter Stormare gets so little credit in the industry. He's not just "that-villain"-actor, but an esteemed character actor. He's a master of accents and also sings. This is probably my favorite performance of his.
@@brianaguilar8283 Do you have a different version than us, because I know in the soundtrack-version Björk sings this song with Thom Yorke, but in the film it's Peter Stormare and that's version I'm watching.
@@fert7921 no? thom literally made similar instrumentals. he is known for his electronic stuff. this just sounds more genuine bcuz its from the musical
I suppose you're american then. Such bullshit, I'm pretty sure you don't even know 1% of the "international" artists you claim to be lacking authenticity. World is larger than your country and art might as well come off absolutely better when provenient from other places and cultures.
Vicente Luís de Sousa I'm an American and I'm ashamed of my fellow American's imbecilic remark. On behalf of him I totally apologize to all the great international artists worldwide. Let's hope I don't have to apologize much for our incoming President Donald J. Trump. The expectations on him are already so so low maybe hopefully he'll surprise all of us, and let his ego go incrementally and allow his Higher Power to direct him. Let's Pray it turns out to be.
This is a stupid comment, what makes you think international music lacks authenticity? Also your "save that you mean globalised artists makes even less sense because every artist is globalised nowadays, international or otherwise. Do you mean mainstream globalised international artists?
This movie kinda scarred me for life. I'm usually a very rational person, but since I saw it, I just HATE the number... the number that comes after 106... It just got stuck in my head and whenever I see it it just gives me a very bad feeling. Still one of the best movies I've ever seen. Just not something you want to watch everyday.
That's amazing. I'm listening the entire album right now. Since I was a child I loved the beats of the train passing by the track and here you see someone making a music out of it. Also, the chorus part is so beautiful. It looks like the Song of the Volga Boatmen. Quite interesting the Russian influence in this masterpiece.
I’ve watched Dancer in the dark because of Björk (she is my favorite singer) and I fell in love with it and with Lars von Trier’s films... I know the story is sad (I cried at the end, for the first time watching a film I cried really hard and felt empty the days after) but it’s really worth seeing it, a masterpiece. And I’ve seen it all is indelibly written on my soul.
Saw this at the cinema with a friend, we were in bits. We were in an empty daze-haze for some time afterwards. I still cry just remembering the scenes. Bjork is such a phenomenal singer/actress/artist-- total and utmost respect. One of the best movies I've ever seen, but one too painful to watch again.
I love the ending sections too when the energy is higher and she is held by other men and going round in round and all seems happy but it is utterly sad and hopeless and like the desire to leave this world. That is why I like it! The contrast and the strong energy to say I don’t want anything anymore!
I love the movie and the music and it’s honestly my favorite but I’m just quickly going to say how much I love Peter Stormare’s character in this because he doesn’t get enough recognition. His voice is so human and his character is honestly just such a loving and beautiful character. He truly loves Selma..
A song that touches the soul and reminds us of how much pain and suffering beauty and happiness is human life, how fragile we are no matter how much power and wealth we have.
It adds a forced sound when when Selma closes her glasses, but its impact with the water is not heard. The result is a brutal effect. Great idea and great von Trier!
Lars von trier siempre hace las peliculas mas desgarradoras y dolorosas de ver. Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores directores de la historia 🤧👍👍👍 Y esta es sin duda alguna una obra maestra
They've had such a hard time during the making of this movie. You can feel her struggling with Lars (von Trier) but time stood still....this has become the ultimate masterpiece.
I watched Dancer in the Dark a few times. The way it was made. The story, the...realness. I was moved by it. I must clarify here. I absolutely Haaaate musicals! Always have. Never could finish one. But this. This simply captivated me from the very start. I was mesmerized by Bjork's character. And Perter Stormare...singing?? Kudos to him for taking the role. Great film. Great performances. Great production. 👍❤❤❤
As you know Bjork is a pure God given musical genius.she wrote this from just the sound of the train moving on the tracks.and please watch the movie,it will move you unlike anything else has.you will ball your eyes like a baby.the pure human compassion element is portrayed so we'll by Bjork.she nailed that character so we'll.good job bjork.i miss you,I love you.
This song I think is the core of the character, and also is a bit of foreshadowing here. Beautiful song, such a sad movie, but I just can't help but admire her strength in this. She knew what mattered to her.
What an HONOR to see and hear this BRILLIANT SCENE with the UNBELIEVABLE GENIUS BJORK again. EPIC MASTERPIECE IN ITS TOTALITY, script, world-class actors, acting, love, dance, cinematography, the ending all too realistic. His love and pursuit of Selma, heartbreaking. Human suffrage. Bjork DESERVED this OSCAR, instead was mocked! BJORK, WORLD-CLASS PROTEGE WROTE THE SELMA SONGS IN THIS MOVIE, INCLUDING DANCER IN THE DARK! With gratitude .
Lars è il mio regista preferito e Bjork la voce che meglio di chiunque altra mi ha accompagnato in un periodo molto bello della mia vita...col tempo quella meraviglia è stata logorata dalla natura a cui apparteniamo e di cui facciamo parte...nulla tornerà come prima ed il tutto può essere certamente diverso ma proprio nulla come prima... l'infinito ambisce al finito ed il finito anela l'infinito...non avremo mai pace finché non accettiamo la nostra natura e non ci guardiamo per quel che siamo e non per quel che di noi e del prossimo percepiamo.
This song in particular struck me so hard when I was in my early 20's. Now I am 24 (nearing my mid-20's) and I realize how wrong I was. I'd thought I'd "seen it all" too - but then I allowed myself to live just a little longer to see that I hadn't seen all that there was to see in the world...
still touching me as 30 years ago... 1995in China, Beijing, Byörk performance in workers stadium... i was one of organising for the live music... we had photo together in Swedish embassy hall... time passed so quickly, i still keep the photo... thw melody is still soooo beautiful.
One of the most emotionally devastating pieces of art ever created.
I've always loved her work
@@sarahcollin8442 agreed. The one of the greatest artists of the 20th/21st century. She will be in the history books for centuries to come much like classical artists are today. Lars as well!
Glad I watched this movie in theaters, climax was jaw dropping, the movie won't let you go until you cry
I spent the last 30 minutes of the movie crying histerically, and felt completely empty the whole week after that.
Same ;_;
Yeah I watched the first ten minutes and the ending scenes, Von Trier has fucked me up and I find his movies emotionally draining.
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Bjork killed it though. God I wish she would do more acting.
Jason Millington she said that the role was emotionally draining and she might never act in a role this serious again 😭
Watch "The Jupiter Tree" if you haven't already (also they're re-releasing it in HD soon)
I remember crying a ZILLION rivers from watching the movie years ago. Also, I'll never forgive that douchebag Von Trier for treating Björk like shit during production.
Lars Von Trier, the director, has treated her very bad during the filming. He's famous for being abusive with actresses
It killed her, too ;)
wtf she has such a strong voice its phenomenal. The way she pronounces words gives me goosebumps
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" All walls are great if the roof doesn't fall". Greatest line in anything ever.
Thanks for pointing it out, you are so right.
Remy Carreiro I was telling my fiance the exact same thing. tattoo worthy quotes
Remy Carreiro Especially for Donald Trump lol
I dont get it
Okay I must be nuts. I swear (seriously) that he sang that line, and not Bjork, when I first heard it. Maybe I’m right. Maybe Mandela syndrome stuff. Help.
As depressive as this movie can be, to a desperate person is a message of hope and being understood....
Only those in the dark can see the sparks in this vast obscure universe within the walls of our messed up little heads.
Yes to all of this…exactly 🖤
I'm a man and don't give a shit but this movie made me cry. My mom is also like Selma was in this epic movie. Full of respect for every single mother who struggle and fight for their children!!!
I've seen it all
WOW, much to your surprise, you are full of LOVE!
Total respect. Im too!
Cried 3 time, the more the years passes the more sensible I get to art, this movie is beautiful.
Don’t worry, crying is normal and healthy
Björk has an air of innocence and "childishness" about her... maybe she managed to (partially) keep the openness and creativity of a child. This is part of what makes this movie so devastatingly intense to me.
gnaagren sorry but to say that art with this level of confidence and experience is childlike is a little patronizing besides being wrong, you don't get to this artistic peak without much experience and effort and to say it is innocent is a little belittling but well, im sure she doesn't care. just bugs me a bit
@@taruuuu Synthesised innocence is what makes this film what it is.
Here Comes The Cage absolute masturbatory torture by a pretentious director?? yeah id say so too
Here Comes The Cage absolute masturbatory torture by a pretentious director?? yeah id say so too
@@taruuuu "Anything that doesn't affirm my childishly naive belief in human progress, the inevitable triumph of the human spirit over all suffering and evil, and the pure motivations of the supposed agents of progress is 'pretentious'". - tata
The tone of her voice is so truly loveable.
Shamil Basayev I agree so much
Anyway underrated
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Amazing voice. Not anyone can sing like that!!!
the tone is 2 years old voice🤣
My father got blind when I was 8 years old, I once asked him of he didn't miss seeing, and he said something very similar to this: I've seen enough. It hits me so hard.
It’s been 24 years since I’ve dared watch even a clip of this movie again. I saw it once and it left me emotionally drained and dehydrated from crying. I’m testing the waters today at a completely different stage in my life (45 now, 21 then)
The first time I heard this song I thought she was downplaying the importance of sight but as I got older and many repeat listens (I love Bjork) I’m noticing now that she wasn’t doing that but rather she was comforting herself with having lost her sight. She would love to see all these things but she is making peace with the hand she was dealt in life and with that in mind this song is hopeful and brighter than any little sparks I’ve ever seen.
Mh sounds more like she’s in denial and suicidal to me
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@@StillGamingTM well that’s a sad way to be. Sounds like you need the message more than anyone. Cheer up buttercup, be more like the message of this song 🎶
I think she’s telling the truth about not caring about the Great Wall or Peru, but the two things she doesn’t have a comeback for, where she just says that she doesn’t care, are when it’s about seeing her son and grandchildren. They’re the ones that really matter to her.
Of course, there's this fatality that soon enough she won't be able to see those things and she's trying to make her peace out of it. But I understood her groundness and her pragmatism has her way to set her priority, her losing the sight, her not be able to sightseeing are no matter compared with the sake of her son. All walls are great if the roof does not fall. This is the simplest and deep truth. She's showing stoicism and wisdom here
Oh dear ! You didn’t know the pain then ….. the pain of unfulfilled things…….
One of the best performed ever , she create every single feeling in the theater people were crying , etc etc and she was not even nominated for an academy award that year its ridiculous
True. Her song was nominated!
She won the Palme D'or at Cannes. Probably more prestigious than any Hollowwood can dish out.
academy awards doesn't really care.
@@1articoli You are right. And also Polar Prize (that she won in 2010 and also Ennio Morricone won it that year) is more prestigious then a Grammy.
@@1articoli Okay. But ask an actor if they'd rather have an Oscar or a Palme D'or.
What a movie! It's unfortunate I can never watch it again because it was just too sad :(
tnargtnarud The same here :(
Me too! I watched it and cried for days.
"All walls are great if the roof doesn't fall." What a masterpiece.
After seeing Bjork in Coachella 2023, I had to revisit her earlier work. She is such a musical genius and creative icon!
This is one of the most depressing movies I have ever seen
+Cassandra I think I have only watched one Lars von Trier's movie and felt so devastated and kind of emotionally raped that I never attempted to watch anything by him again. I've not seen this one and I'm not going to, but I like the song.
frusia123 Which one did you see? This is one only LArs von Trier movie I have seen but I would like to see more even if it was extremely devastating
+Cassandra Dancer in the Dark, Antichrist, Melancholia, Nymphomaniac. They are all pretty emotional and tragic
+Cassandra While that is absolutely correct , it is a must see for it's sublime acting and truly heart breaking tale.
It's no wonder at all that after receiving best actress award , I do recall Bjork (God bless her heart) saying " I will never make another movie again. This one took it out of me." Words to that effect.
***** I see a lot of movies it's like my main hobby
A masterpiece. So outstanding, briliant movie.
agree 101 % with you never forget Selma
Yes
I still remember the first time I saw this movie, we were very few in the movie theater. It was so quiet and dark during the play....when the movie ended, no one moved. It was so heavy that I couldn't even get up from my seat......
this the MOST depressing film i've seen. the way things happen to her it just breaks my heart so much. i cant physically watch that movie again....
No movie can blend such bleakness with pure joy like this musical. That's why it's the best musical ever made.
i never get tired of hearing this song. it helps me when i am confused and needs some explanations about life.
I was once in a museum of darkness where blind people guide you around for several hours in zero light rooms doing lots of experiences and exercises from playing football to visiting a coffee bar and restaurant. It was such a relieving and beautiful experience. I didn’t know, but after a few hours I had the feeling, we are able to „see“ through our ears. Our brain is capable of turning our echo and how sounds resonate with surfaces into a spatial image of a room.
The thing that impressed me the most in this movie was the contrast of the extreme altruism of Selma and the extreme selfishness of Bill, the policeman. Selma was willing to give her life to give her son a life whereas Bill wasn't even able to kill himself, he had to blackmail a desesperate woman and obligate her to kill him to cover his lies and his cowardice.
Juan Jimenez are you anti authoritarian or something?
Brian Aguilar have u ever met a bjork fan whos fucked with the feds? No? Exactly.
Björk embodies the innocence and openness of a child. Even her diction reminds me of a child. On top of that, musicals are meant to be happy and uplifting. Subverting both images at the same time is what makes this film a masterpiece.
After 37 years on this planet, "What is there to see?" is the question I ask myself everyday.
JasonMortalJason-Try 51 years!!
Maybe try something new, do something random. Assuming you’re not like Salma, blind and stuck in a factory job with 0 opportunities
The Iguacu falls from Argentinian side - believe me.
@@peterrasp1284 I have seen water, It's water, that's all
"All walls are great if the roof doesn't fall". ♡♡♡♡
Which is funny, because the Great Wall was not built to support a roof!
Sarah Gray that’s the point. She hasn’t seen it.
Precisely.
Great Wall of course, seek positivity please in the ones who speak positivity. Sorry you feel like that but don’t :(
Can someone explain what she means by "i ve seen a man killed by his best friend"? I tought she meant Bill, who was her friend, and in fact she killed him, but that scene was just after this song. But i cant think any other reference for murder besides that. Is it possible that its a God reference, that she is omnipotent, and sees the future? Please someone tell me, im obsessed with this film and this very scene.
What happens to her character in this film is so unfair, it's angering and absolutely terrifyingly tragic and raw. The final scene will change your paradigm towards humans' morality.
It's a combination of bad luck and betrayal. Sometimes it can end in a deadly manner.
morality is an invention of humans...does'nt work really, its not natural...and who was the liar that said, life will be fair? Life is only life, beautiful and cruel as it can be!
@@user-ic5xu4jh6z The liars are the parents. Most parents are retards that lie to their kids and dont prepare them for reality. Thats the main reason why most people suffer, they just arent prepared
@@user-ic5xu4jh6z its not an invention, its inherent, you are born with conscience that says to you whats wrong and right, its a sense, havent heard a more gibberish comment in a while
ビョークの感情豊かな表情が凄すぎる。歌い終わった時の表情が、何回見ても鳥肌たちます。誰が何と言おうと、また映画館で見たい。
The first musical scene absolutely shocked me cause I wasn't expecting at all, but this one genuinely got me and I was almost falling into tears by the end of it
My favorite scene of Dancer In The Dark movie, no doubt
Mine too, but I gotta say that when all the workers start to rise their hands and dance while the train is moving... That exactly part of this scene is the most beautiful thing, for me of course.
I've seen it all
I have seen the trees
I have seen the willow leaves
Dancing in the breeze
I've seen a man killed
By his best friend,
And lives that were over
Before they were spent.
I've seen what I was
And I know what I'll be
I've seen it all
There is no more to see
You haven't seen elephants
Kings or Peru
I'm happy to say
I had better to do
What about China?
Have you seen the Great Wall?
All walls are great
If the roof doesn't fall
And the man you will marry
The home you will share
To be honest
I really don't care
[gibberish]
You've never been
To Niagara Falls
I have seen water
It's water, that's all
The Eiffel Tower
The Empire State
My pulse was as high
On my very first date
And your grandson's hand
As he plays with your hair
To be honest
I really don't care
[gibberish]
I've seen it all
I've seen the dark
I've seen the brightness
In one little spark
I've seen what I chose
And I've seen what I need
And that is enough
To want more would be greed
I've seen what I was
And I know what I'll be
I've seen it all
There is no more to see
You've seen it all
And all you have seen
You can always review on
Your own little screen
The light and the dark
The big and the small
Just keep in mind
You need no more at all
You've seen what you were
And know what you'll be
You've seen it all
There is no more to see...
baie dankie
Even 24 years later i still love this song. The film is so sad but the songs are so amazing ❤
I hate musicals, and this is one of the most beautiful/tragic movies I have ever seen in my life. I watched this movie in a "A Theater" when it was first released.
This is a movie that should be taught in every film school. It is truly that most beautiful of a musical!
For those who’s watching this comment in 2020, she is going to act in The Northman, directed by Robert Eggers. Finally!! 🥺🙌
I thought she had said that filming this one was so painful she wouldn’t want to be in another film.. Maybe she considered it was high time to have another go.
@@Michalis2m Maybe time has healed that for her. Plus, Robert Eggers is Lightning in a bottle at the moment, it’s a hard gig to turn down. I notice she also did a film back in 2005 which was after this film.
@@AdamSmith75th aah ok, thanks for the info, i’ll look it up!
It's also co-written by Sjon, who's one of Bjork's best friends since the Sugarcubes days.
@@AdamSmith75th if its the animated film, ngl its kinda cursed from the art style alone 👁️👄👁️ trust me
Jeff was so loyal in this movie, my favorite character
As a person who experienced my father getting blind and also trying to somewhat hide it from me for a certain time, this song does feel like a punch in the gut
Currently going thru this with my Mother and since she's paralyzed her eyes are truly all she has left to enjoy anything from.
Oh wow, got many likes, while dad has already passed away unfortunately
As a Bjork fan back then, I distinctly remembered this movie being the last movie I'll ever watch because it was perfect in my eyes.
My body, my nervous system remembers this masterpiece as if it's own trauma.
I watched this movie in film class in college, the teacher brought a Kleenex box for everyone. :P And he also said that scene was a one-take choreography with 100 cameras. It makes this scene even better than it is. I mean, how talented are those film-makers? Very. :)
LordAztahoth also, Lars filmed it in Europe because he is afraid of flight.
LordAztahoth the making of this film drained Björk completely and the tension between her and Lars almost made that the film wouldn’t ever see the day light...thankfully for everyone, they sorted out everything and we have this amazing masterpiece (and unfortunately all that’s bring amazement and growth, comes from destruction and dead/transformation)
Undoubtedly is a very sad and depressing story, it’s up to each one of us take the upside of it and “transform ourselves... and just to mention...she is an artist - something that is in extinction these days in the music industry (sadly)
Jorge Santana, you are right, the great movie, Lars and Bjork had the tension in making this movie. Aenygma, yes 100 cameras for making this video, it was amazing, he wanted to get the beautiful pictures.
Generally, people who make great art, tend to be cunts.
Emely. I wouldn't say so. Most of my favourite musicians and vocalists are super humble about their work and you hear it come through in their music
Bjork's acting at 3:01. I love the sadness in her eyes and ultimately her denial of what matters to her!
Who's like me watched this movies 19 years ago and still cant forget this song !
I cried for a solid half hour during and after the end of this film. It's such a unique and powerful work of art, and I love this song the most...I can't rewatch the film because it's just too sad, but I adore it anyway
My god, this film...It took me a month to recover after watching it. This particular scene, with Selma singing that "she has seen it all, there's no more to see", will be in my head until I die.
la la land cant touch this masterpiece
baryam11 so different but so true
Yeah different but agree
Lalaland is a piece of shite.
Never.
Modern-day Hollywood musicals like La La Land and Moulin Rouge are overrated crap compared to truly brilliant stuff like this.
What a force to be reckoned with. Her voice goes from raspy to crystaline with no effort at all and just has a truly cathartic sound.
One of the greatest films ever made, pure art, it goes directly to the soul.
This scene always gets me. Selma tries and for the most part, succeeds in making the best out of a shitty situation. However, at his prompting and challenging questions, you can see in her body language she gets a little sad and perhaps a little defensive. I love how her facial expressions and body language don't completely mesh with her saying "to be honest I really don't care". Hits me in the feels every time.
For my comment, I will mention the brilliant use of the train rumbling sounds as a drumbeat in the background, the way it builds up in the beginning, and how it is used especially at the end. Many years ago, I worked at a company where my office cube was next to a cube that housed two large printers and copiers. One printer made such an interesting combination of sounds that would make a great Bjork song and its background drumbeat too, just like in this movie scene.
Peter Stormare gets so little credit in the industry. He's not just "that-villain"-actor, but an esteemed character actor. He's a master of accents and also sings. This is probably my favorite performance of his.
You have to admit he's not the greatest singer though
@@StickThisUpYourAnus He's not zinging here ja.
He’s not singing here, he’s dubbed by Thom Yorke
@@brianaguilar8283 Do you have a different version than us, because I know in the soundtrack-version Björk sings this song with Thom Yorke, but in the film it's Peter Stormare and that's version I'm watching.
I agree.a beautiful performance. A touching character
I usually love Radiohead... that said, I prefer this version of the song over the duet with Thom... idk this one feels more tense and emotional.
Daniel Didit same
I'm not convinced by Peter's singing ability. I prefer the album version purely because I think Thom sings it better.
Saaame idk Thom Yorke’s voice wasn’t meant for this kind of instrumentals imo
@@k-leb4671 I guess I agree with the singing quality, but in this version I remember the lyrics are arranged a bit more like a conversation...?
@@fert7921 no? thom literally made similar instrumentals. he is known for his electronic stuff. this just sounds more genuine bcuz its from the musical
I love Thom Yorke, but this version is WAY better and way more emotional.
Bjork is one of the few international artists who are true and authentic.
I suppose you're american then.
Such bullshit, I'm pretty sure you don't even know 1% of the "international" artists you claim to be lacking authenticity.
World is larger than your country and art might as well come off absolutely better when provenient from other places and cultures.
you must be right. What I meant though, was that from the artists that are internationally famous, Bjork stands out. But it is my opinion, anyway.
Vicente Luís de Sousa I'm an American and I'm ashamed of my fellow American's imbecilic remark. On behalf of him I totally apologize to all the great international artists worldwide.
Let's hope I don't have to apologize much for our incoming President Donald J. Trump. The expectations on him are already so so low maybe hopefully he'll surprise all of us, and let his ego go incrementally and allow his Higher Power to direct him. Let's Pray it turns out to be.
This is a stupid comment, what makes you think international music lacks authenticity? Also your "save that you mean globalised artists makes even less sense because every artist is globalised nowadays, international or otherwise. Do you mean mainstream globalised international artists?
@@JBCo2012 Comment aged like milk
I cannot ever watch this movie without crying. Such an emotional movie.
This movie kinda scarred me for life. I'm usually a very rational person, but since I saw it, I just HATE the number... the number that comes after 106... It just got stuck in my head and whenever I see it it just gives me a very bad feeling.
Still one of the best movies I've ever seen. Just not something you want to watch everyday.
+Polarlicht Last week I watched it every day. Love the movie.
That's brave... I couldn't watch it everyday. It's just too sad ;)
It's fascinating what it did to your psyche.
I watched it when it was release and i'll be watching it again this week.
I DO NOT CARE HOW SAD IT IS...I COULD WATCH IT EVERY DAY...AND I LOVE THE SONGS TOO
we watched this in film class and it ripped my heart.
3:19 - 3:30 that three note oscillation = eargasm
Yes! And I so much would like it to be in the album version. So lovely.
Goosebumps!!!!!! You are right.
That's amazing. I'm listening the entire album right now. Since I was a child I loved the beats of the train passing by the track and here you see someone making a music out of it. Also, the chorus part is so beautiful. It looks like the Song of the Volga Boatmen. Quite interesting the Russian influence in this masterpiece.
everytime i'm watching i crying hysterically
Me too!
What a mother will do for a child.
Przy tej wersji zawsze mam łzy w oczach. jeden z najsmutniejszych filmów jakie kiedykolwiek widziałem. Z kina wyszedłem zdruzgotany.
I’ve watched Dancer in the dark because of Björk (she is my favorite singer) and I fell in love with it and with Lars von Trier’s films...
I know the story is sad (I cried at the end, for the first time watching a film I cried really hard and felt empty the days after) but it’s really worth seeing it, a masterpiece.
And I’ve seen it all is indelibly written on my soul.
Saw this at the cinema with a friend, we were in bits. We were in an empty daze-haze for some time afterwards. I still cry just remembering the scenes.
Bjork is such a phenomenal singer/actress/artist-- total and utmost respect. One of the best movies I've ever seen, but one too painful to watch again.
This is the kind of movie that can be released in any year and still be the best film of that year
I love the ending sections too when the energy is higher and she is held by other men and going round in round and all seems happy but it is utterly sad and hopeless and like the desire to leave this world. That is why I like it! The contrast and the strong energy to say I don’t want anything anymore!
I haven't seen the movie yet, but it's in my list. This song is simply precious
please do!
I hope you saw it. It’s a slow burn but the music is superb and the final act is breathtaking
I love the movie and the music and it’s honestly my favorite but I’m just quickly going to say how much I love Peter Stormare’s character in this because he doesn’t get enough recognition. His voice is so human and his character is honestly just such a loving and beautiful character. He truly loves Selma..
A song that touches the soul and reminds us of how much pain and suffering beauty and happiness is human life, how fragile we are no matter how much power and wealth we have.
By far, the most deepest, depressing and saddest film Von Trier has ever made to his filmography
It adds a forced sound when when Selma closes her glasses, but its impact with the water is not heard. The result is a brutal effect. Great idea and great von Trier!
I saw this movie 3 days ago and I'm still trying not to cry, beautiful and heartbreaking, makes you realize, that life is a shit. I loved it
The Greatest Film I never want to Watch again.
So well said..
My favorite movie of all time! Something I will pass on to my daughter... I cried the deepest tears, the magnitude unexplained... LOVE THIS
This is so underrated! How in earth no millions views for this masterpiece!
The train beat in this song is dope
I still can't get over this pain
Lars von trier siempre hace las peliculas mas desgarradoras y dolorosas de ver. Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores directores de la historia 🤧👍👍👍 Y esta es sin duda alguna una obra maestra
Words fail. Haunting, beautiful, unique. Words, music, choreography and performance all unite to strike at the soul.
They've had such a hard time during the making of this movie. You can feel her struggling with Lars (von Trier) but time stood still....this has become the ultimate masterpiece.
I've seen it all, there is no more to see
That's the most accurate line for describing severe depression. Thank you, Björk!
My second favourite movie of all time!
Strangely enough, my first is also directed by van Trier (Melancholia).
same. I've only seen them both once because I can't bring myself to ruin the memory of the experience. So devastating but profound
What's your favorite?
Trier👍👍👍😍
Breaking The Waves is my personal favorite of his
Such a good movie, Björk is amazing!
Summerella love your name sweetheart!
No Bjork... Only Lars von Trier.
Alex Furmin Björk carried this movie
What a beautiful song. I love this film.
First, on a very short list of films that made me ugly cry. I watched this at the peak of my Bjork obsession, so it hit even harder as a result.
I watched Dancer in the Dark a few times. The way it was made. The story, the...realness. I was moved by it.
I must clarify here. I absolutely Haaaate musicals!
Always have.
Never could finish one.
But this. This simply captivated me from the very start. I was mesmerized by Bjork's character.
And Perter Stormare...singing??
Kudos to him for taking the role.
Great film. Great performances.
Great production. 👍❤❤❤
This was such a beautiful musical number in the middle of a soul crushing film, she’s absolutely incredible
1:05-1:12.....the greatest 7 seconds ever filmed in cinema.
absolutely nope
There’s a cut in every sec lol
It was the only part of the video that made me think Oh, this part is bad.
This movie really depressed me, but I like to remember the beautiful things of it. Like this song
As you know Bjork is a pure God given musical genius.she wrote this from just the sound of the train moving on the tracks.and please watch the movie,it will move you unlike anything else has.you will ball your eyes like a baby.the pure human compassion element is portrayed so we'll by Bjork.she nailed that character so we'll.good job bjork.i miss you,I love you.
This song I think is the core of the character, and also is a bit of foreshadowing here. Beautiful song, such a sad movie, but I just can't help but admire her strength in this. She knew what mattered to her.
the most beautiful song and movie.
Add this to my list of movies that can make me cry. So hard to watch but beautiful.
The tragic movie I’ve ever seen, I dont have courageous enough to watch it again
Each thing that she does is art
This movie made me fall in love with bjork even morree
What an HONOR to see and hear this BRILLIANT SCENE with the UNBELIEVABLE GENIUS BJORK again. EPIC MASTERPIECE IN ITS TOTALITY, script, world-class actors, acting, love, dance, cinematography, the ending all too realistic. His love and pursuit of Selma, heartbreaking. Human suffrage. Bjork DESERVED this OSCAR, instead was mocked! BJORK, WORLD-CLASS PROTEGE WROTE THE SELMA SONGS IN THIS MOVIE, INCLUDING DANCER IN THE DARK! With gratitude .
Bjork this movie is awesome so sad..but the artistic value was off the chain!! Make a happy one! Hehe
Lars è il mio regista preferito e Bjork la voce che meglio di chiunque altra mi ha accompagnato in un periodo molto bello della mia vita...col tempo quella meraviglia è stata logorata dalla natura a cui apparteniamo e di cui facciamo parte...nulla tornerà come prima ed il tutto può essere certamente diverso ma proprio nulla come prima... l'infinito ambisce al finito ed il finito anela l'infinito...non avremo mai pace finché non accettiamo la nostra natura e non ci guardiamo per quel che siamo e non per quel che di noi e del prossimo percepiamo.
This song in particular struck me so hard when I was in my early 20's. Now I am 24 (nearing my mid-20's) and I realize how wrong I was. I'd thought I'd "seen it all" too - but then I allowed myself to live just a little longer to see that I hadn't seen all that there was to see in the world...
Nobody ever sees it all.You just have to make the most of what little time you have
still touching me as 30 years ago... 1995in China, Beijing, Byörk performance in workers stadium... i was one of organising for the live music... we had photo together in Swedish embassy hall... time passed so quickly, i still keep the photo... thw melody is still soooo beautiful.