1996  ·  Denmark, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Italy, Germany, United States  ·  Fiction

Breaking the Waves

STATUS: Released

Breaking the Waves

  • 1996
  • Denmark, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Italy, Germany, United States
  • Fiction
  • English
  • 153 mins
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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.

Credits

Director
Lars von Trier
Writer
Lars von Trier, Peter Asmussen, David Pirie
Producer
Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Vibeke Windeløv

Tags

Sacrifice Faith Love Pain Transcendence

Film Organizations

The Criterion Collection
DISTRIBUTION