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Dance Me to My Song

  • 1998
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
471
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Dance Me to My Song (1998)
DramaRomance

A woman with cerebral palsy communicates with the world via her computer with a voice box. Her caretaker is a short-tempered woman who begrudges the woman the care she needs. Things change w... Read allA woman with cerebral palsy communicates with the world via her computer with a voice box. Her caretaker is a short-tempered woman who begrudges the woman the care she needs. Things change when Rose bumps into a young man who starts giving her attention. This leads her to start f... Read allA woman with cerebral palsy communicates with the world via her computer with a voice box. Her caretaker is a short-tempered woman who begrudges the woman the care she needs. Things change when Rose bumps into a young man who starts giving her attention. This leads her to start fantasizing about a real sexual relationship. However, the caretaker takes an interest in t... Read all

  • Director
    • Rolf de Heer
  • Writers
    • Heather Rose
    • Frederick Stahl
    • Rolf de Heer
  • Stars
    • Heather Rose
    • Jo Kennedy
    • John Brumpton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    471
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rolf de Heer
    • Writers
      • Heather Rose
      • Frederick Stahl
      • Rolf de Heer
    • Stars
      • Heather Rose
      • Jo Kennedy
      • John Brumpton
    • 12User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Heather Rose
    • Julia
    Jo Kennedy
    Jo Kennedy
    • Madelaine
    • (as Joey Kennedy)
    John Brumpton
    John Brumpton
    • Eddie
    Rena Owen
    Rena Owen
    • Rix
    Phil MacPherson
    • Trev
    Danny Cowles
    • Joe
    Catherine Fitzgerald
    • Dogface
    Susie Fraser
    • Social Worker
    Carmel Johnson
    Carmel Johnson
    • Temporary Carer
    Bridget Walters
    • Ice Cream Shop Woman
    Phil Spruce
    • Driver
    Marlo Grocke
    • Woman with Dog
    • Director
      • Rolf de Heer
    • Writers
      • Heather Rose
      • Frederick Stahl
      • Rolf de Heer
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    • Trivia
      The title comes from a poem written by scriptwriter Frederick Stahl. He was a friend of Heather Rose and the poem appeared in an early draft of the script. It reads: "Whatever fate may thrust at me. I'll never be the same. I've had less fear of times to be. Since first I heard your name. I need to feel secure from harm. I will not keep you long. Please hold me tight within your arm. And dance me to my song."
    • Connections
      Featured in Heather Rose Goes to Cannes (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Kizungu
      by B.Huber/J.Laidler

      Performed by Okapi Guitars

    User reviews12

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    8/10

    Plot Summary Description

    I commonly feel that too much attention is paid to the semantics of what I consider to be "convenient designations" for complex conceptions (i.e. handicapped, disabled) but after reading various journal articles regarding the power of metaphorical language, I have come to pay much closer attention to the use of language. In the summary, the reviewer refers to Julia as being trapped inside of a twisted body. This opening statement struck me nearly as much as the opening scene of the movie. For someone to label a body as 'twisted' not only idealizes a certain conception of the physical body, but also disempowers any person with any type of physical disability or difference from the 'normal.' This metaphor devalues and insults human beings and at the same time sets up inescapable prison bars on the other side of which lie acceptance. This language is in fact powerful, and some metaphors are more than simply, "convenient designations."
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    • Release date
      • January 1, 1999 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Vertigo Productions
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hazme bailar mi canción
    • Filming locations
      • Welland Avenue, Welland, South Australia, Australia(house scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Smile Production
      • Vertigo Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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