Breaking the Waves
Breaking the Waves

Information

Release DateJuly 5, 1996
Runtime2h 39m
StatusReleased
Budget$8M
Revenue$23M
ProductionZentropa Entertainments, Liberator Productions + 8 more
LanguagesEnglish
7.5
1,048 votes
Popularity2

Breaking the Waves

"Love is a mighty power."

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier

Featured Cast

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

Adrian Rawlins

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

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