Breaking the Waves
Denmark • 1996 • 2h 39m
Director
#705Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorLars von Trier
WriterLars von Trier
CinematographerRobby Müller
EditorAnders Refn
ProducerPeter Aalbæk Jensen, Vibeke Windeløv
Cast
Emily Watsonas Bess McNeill
Stellan Skarsgårdas Jan Nyman
Katrin Cartlidgeas Dodo McNeill
Jean-Marc Barras Terry