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Breaking the Waves

Breaking the Waves

DramaRomance

7.506/10

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DK

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159 min

Release Date: 1996-07-05

Overview - 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.

Production Companies

Zentropa EntertainmentsLiberator ProductionsTrust Film SvenskaArgus Film ProduktieNorthern LightsSVT Drama

Overview - 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.

User Reviews

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

7/10

Though I really didn't rate the story so much here, I thought the performance from Emily Watson as "Bess" is formidable. She lives on a remote Scottish island and is to marry oil rig worker "Jan" (Stellan Skarsgård). Somewhat reluctantly, the islanders embrace this and all is happy until she feels the wrench of his return to the rig. Pining for him, she regularly has conversations with God in thei...

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Neto

1/10

**An ugly film on all levels that insults our intelligence.** For me, cinema is an art that tells good stories, whether fictional, true or a mix of fiction and real facts. It has a clear social role, often makes people think or raises difficult questions. However, there are directors who seem to live off controversy, that is, they try to use cinema to shock or impress, attracting attention for ...

Nordisk Film & TV Fond
La Sept Cinéma
VPRO
Media Investment Club
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Ahmetaslan27

10/10

** A Movie That Doesn’t Just Move You, It Breaks You ** not just a film—it’s a raw, transcendent piece of art that pierces straight through the heart. From the hauntingly beautiful cinematography to Lars von Trier’s uncompromising direction, every frame of this movie is crafted with such emotional intensity that it becomes an unforgettable experience. Emily Watson delivers one of the most po...

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