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Breaking the Waves

"Love is a mighty power."

1996-07-05
7.496
da 159m
DramaRomance
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.

Director

Lars von Trier

Director of Photography

Robby Müller

Editor

Anders Refn

Producer

Peter Aalbæk Jensen

Casting

Joyce Nettles

Co-Writer

David Pirie

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Status

Released

Revenue

$23,000,000

Budget

$7,500,000

Countries

  • Denmark
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Sweden

Companies

  • Zentropa Entertainments
  • Liberator Productions
  • Trust Film Svenska
  • Argus Film Produktie

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