Breaking the Waves
"Love is a mighty power."
1996-07-05
7.496
da 159mDramaRomance
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
ReleasedRevenue
$23,000,000Budget
$7,500,000Countries
- Denmark
- France
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
Companies
- Zentropa Entertainments
- Liberator Productions
- Trust Film Svenska
- Argus Film Produktie
