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1996

Breaking the Waves

Directed by Lars von Trier
Love is a mighty power.

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.

Duration

2h 38m

Released

July 5, 1996

Revenue

$23,000,000

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7.5

Rating1,046

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Lists135

Cast33

  • Emily Watson
  • Stellan Skarsgård
  • Katrin Cartlidge
  • Jean-Marc Barr
  • Adrian Rawlins
  • Jonathan Hackett
  • Sandra Voe
  • Udo Kier
  • Mikkel Gaup

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