Breaking the Waves (1996)

Directed by Lars von Trier

Breaking the Waves movie poster

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.

Genre: Drama, Romance

Language: da

Countries: Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland

Production

Cinematographer: Robby Müller · Editor: Anders Refn · Production Design: Karl Júlíusson

Production: Zentropa Entertainments

Budget: $7.5M

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