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Breaking The Waves is a 1996 psychological romantic melodrama film directed and co-written by Lars von Trier and starring Emily Watson in her feature film acting debut, and with Stellan Skarsgård, a frequent collaborator with von Trier.
Summaries. Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.
In a small and religious coastal town, a simple, devoutly religious Scottish woman, Bess McNeill (Emily Watson), finds a partner in an oil rig worker from Norway, Jan Nyman (Stellan...
Nov 29, 1996 · A film by Lars von Trier about a woman who sacrifices herself to save her paralyzed husband. Roger Ebert praises the film's raw power, emotional challenge and spiritual daring, and criticizes the church elders who condemn her.
A film by Lars von Trier about a woman who sacrifices herself for her paralyzed husband. Features commentary, interviews, deleted scenes, and more.
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Nov 13, 1996 · Overview. In a small and conservative Scottish village, a woman's paralytic husband convinces her to have extramarital intercourse so she can tell him about it and give him a reason for living. Lars von Trier. Written by on August 6, 2023.
