Dancing in the Dark (film)

Infobox Film
name = Dancing in the Dark


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director = Leon Marr
producer = Anthony Kramreither
Don Haig (executive producer)
John Ryan (co-producer)
writer = Leon Marr (screenplay)
Joan Barfoot (novel)
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starring = Martha Henry
Neil Munro
music = Erik Satie
cinematography = Vic Sarin
editing = Thomas Berner
distributor = New World Pictures
Shapiro Entertainment
released = October 17, 1986 USA
runtime = 93 minutes
country = CAN
language = English
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amg_id = 12107
imdb_id = 0090901"Dancing in the Dark" is a 1986 Canadian drama film. It is directed and written by Leon Marr based on a novel by Joan Barfoot.

Plot

The story begins in the present as unfolds along with scenes from the past about Edna (Henry), a woman in a hospital who each day writes down her memories. Edna cannot (or will not) talk to her doctor, and nurses have to take care of her basic needs. Edna's hospital surroundings give way to the bright colours of her home life as her memories surface while she writes. She is a devoted housewife, an excellent cook, and in love with her husband Harry (Munro) who often compliments her on her cooking, fills their conversations with his life at work, and they seem quite normal if perhaps a little boring. But then something happens that will change Edna's attitude toward herself, resulting in a hospital stay, and her stubborn unwillingness to talk.

Recognition

* 1987
** Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design - Lillian Sarafinchan - Won
** Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Martha Henry - Won
** Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay - Leon Marr - Won
** Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction - Leon Marr - Nominated
** Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - Nominated - Anthony Kramreither
* 1986
** Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival Interfilm Award - Honorable Mention - Leon Marr - Won
** Toronto International Film Festival Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation - Martha Henry - Won