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Breaking the Waves (1996)
Director: Lars von Trier
Cast: Emily Watson, Stellan SkarsgÄrd, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr
Runtime159 min
Rating18
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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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Breaking the Waves is a critically acclaimed 1996 drama directed by Lars von Trier. The film has received widespread critical praise, with many film experts considering it one of von Trier's finest works. It won the Grand Prix at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for several other major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress. The film has a strong audience reception, with a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb and a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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Breaking the Waves is a powerful and emotionally gripping drama directed by the visionary Lars von Trier in 1996. Featuring a career-defining performance by Emily Watson, the film explores themes of faith, love, and sacrifice with a raw, unflinching style that is quintessentially von Trier's. Fans of challenging, thought-provoking cinema will be captivated by this bold and visually striking work.
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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 SkarsgÄrd, a frequent collaborator with von Trier.
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