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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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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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