Breaking the Waves

Name: Breaking the Waves
Released: 1996

1996R2h 39m

Nominated for an Oscar

Drama
Romance

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Love is a mighty power.

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.

Director: Lars von Trier
Writer: Lars von Trier
Music: Joachim Holbek
Cinematography: Robby Müller
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

Emily WatsonBess McNeill
Stellan SkarsgårdJan Nyman
Katrin CartlidgeDodo McNeill
Jean-Marc BarrTerry
Adrian RawlinsDr. Richardson
Jonathan HackettPriest
Sandra VoeMother
Udo KierSadistic Sailor
Mikkel GaupPits
Roef RagasPim

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