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Breaking the Waves

Love is a mighty power.

★ 7.5 1996 159 min R DramaRomance

In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when he urges her to have sex with another.

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ERA & CONTEXT

Breaking the Waves in its release era

Released in 1996, Breaking the Waves sits inside the 1990s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1996-07-05
Rating
R
TMDB score
7.5/10
Original language
DA
Status
Released
Production
Denmark, France, Netherlands
Studio
Zentropa Entertainments, SVT Drama, Nordisk Film & TV Fond

People behind the title

DirectorLars von TrierWriterLars von TrierCastEmily WatsonCastStellan SkarsgårdCastKatrin CartlidgeCastJean-Marc BarrCastAdrian Rawlins

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