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Breaking the Waves Breaking The Waves (1996)

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Release Year

1996

Tagline

Love is a mighty power.

Plot Summary

Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.

Run Time

159 min, USA:153 min (director's cut)

Aspect Ratio

2.35 : 1

Rating Details

Rated R for strong graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some violence.

Genre

Drama, Romance

Language

English

Keyword

Love, Accident, Sex, Scotland, Oil Rig

Movie Rating

Sound Mix

Dolby Digital

Colour

Color

Film Type

Feature

Film Class

Psychological Drama, Melodrama, Romantic Drama, Erotic Drama

Themes

Self-Destructive Romance, Innocence Lost, Message From God

Tones

Disturbing, Harsh, Bleak, Wintry, Passionate, Cathartic, Drab

Mood

High on Emotion

Has Detailed Data (New)

1, 2, 3

Wikipedia Text

Breaking the Waves is a 1996 film directed by Lars von Trier and starring Emily Watson. Set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 1970s, it tells the story of an unusual young woman, Bess McNeill, and of the love she has for Jan, her husband. The film is an international co-production led by Lars von Trier's Danish company Zentropa. It is the first film in Trier's 'Golden Heart Trilogy' which also includes The Idiots (1998) and Dancer in the Dark (2000).

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Box Office Takings (US)

4000000

Release Date

18 May 1996

Country

Denmark, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland

Country Of Origin

Denmark, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland