
Breaking the Waves
“Breaking the Waves,” directed by Lars von Trier, is a poignant drama set in a deeply religious Scottish community, where a devout woman named Bess McNeill embarks on a journey of love and sacrifice after her husband, Jan, becomes paralyzed in an accident. The film explores themes of faith, devotion, and the complexities of human relationships, challenging the boundaries of morality and selflessness.
Views: 66
Director: Lars von Trier
Actors: Adrian Rawlins, Emily Watson, Jean-Marc Barr, Jonathan Hackett, Katrin Cartlidge, Mikkel Gaup, Roef Ragas, Sandra Voe, Stellan Skarsgård, Udo Kier
Country: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America
Company: Argus Film Produktie, ARTE, Canal+
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar, 44 wins & 28 nominations total
Budget: 42,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $3,831,182
Duration:
2h 39minRelease: 1996
Release Date: 1996-07-05
IMDb: 7.8
TMDB: 7.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 82
FilmAffinity: 7.5