Breaking the Waves

Name: Breaking the Waves
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1996
Duration: 159 min
Rating: 7.5

1996 · 159 min

Drama · Romance

★ 7.5

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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.

Crew

Director Lars von Trier
Writer Lars von Trier
Director of Photography Robby Müller

Cast

Emily Watson
Bess McNeill
Stellan Skarsgård
Jan Nyman
Katrin Cartlidge
Dodo McNeill
Jean-Marc Barr
Terry
Adrian Rawlins
Dr. Richardson
J
Jonathan Hackett
Priest
Sandra Voe
Mother
Udo Kier
Sadistic Sailor
Mikkel Gaup
Pits
Roef Ragas
Pim
R
Robert Robertson
Chairman
P
Phil McCall
Grandfather

Crew

Director — Lars von Trier
Writer — Lars von Trier
Director of Photography — Robby Müller

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