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Breaking The Waves is a 1996 psychological romantic melodrama film directed and co-written by Lars von Trier and starring Emily Watson in her feature film acting debut, and with Stellan Skarsgård, a frequent collaborator with von Trier.
- $23 million
- $7.5 million
In a small and religious coastal town, a simple, devoutly religious Scottish woman, Bess McNeill (Emily Watson), finds a partner in an oil rig worker from Norway, Jan Nyman (Stellan Skarsgard)....
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- Lars Von Trier
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- Emily Watson
A drama about a young Scottish woman who marries a Danish oil rig worker and prays for his recovery after a tragic accident. She faces social and religious pressures as she struggles with her faith, love and sexuality.
Nov 29, 1996 · A film by Lars von Trier about a woman who sacrifices herself to save her paralyzed husband. Roger Ebert praises the film's raw power, emotional challenge and spiritual daring, and criticizes the church elders who condemn her.
A 1996 drama about a Scottish woman who sacrifices herself for her paralyzed husband. The film explores the themes of sex, faith, and martyrdom in a realistic and provocative style.
- Bess Mcneill
A pious Scottish woman (Emily Watson) performs a shocking act of martyrdom after her husband (Stellan Skarsgård) is paralyzed in an accident. Breaking the Waves is a 1996 film by Danish director Lars von Trier, exploring the limits of faith and sexuality.
Nov 13, 1996 · A young woman's love and devotion to her paralyzed husband in a remote Scottish village. The film explores themes of religion, sexuality, and transcendence, and received mixed reviews from critics and users.
