R2h 39m1996

Breaking the Waves

“Love is a mighty power.”

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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.

Director: Lars von Trier
Writers: Lars von Trier, David Pirie, Kirsten Bonnén Rask
Language: Danish
Country: Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, United Kingdom, Iceland, Italy, United States of America
Release date: 5 July 1996
Budget: $7,500,000
Box office: $23,000,000