
Synopsis & Context
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.
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- Breaking the Waves
- Release
- July 5, 1996
- Screen Time
- 2h 39min
- Rating
- R
- Direction
- Lars von Trier
- Original Language
- Danish
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Production Status
- Released
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