Breaking the Waves poster
Rating
7.5/10 (1053 votes)
Popularity4
Runtime2h 39m
Release DateJuly 5, 1996
Budget$7,500,000
Revenue$23,000,000

Breaking the Waves

Love is a mighty power.

Overview

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.

Production

Zentropa Entertainments(DK)
Liberator Productions(FR)
Trust Film Svenska(SE)
Argus Film Produktie(NL)
Northern Lights(NO)
SVT Drama(SE)
Nordisk Film & TV Fond(NO)
La Sept Cinéma(FR)
VPRO(NL)
Media Investment Club(DK)

Status

Released

Original Language

Danish

Spoken Languages

English

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

DirectorLars von Trier
Director of PhotographyRobby Müller
ProducerPeter Aalbæk Jensen
ProducerVibeke Windeløv
WriterLars von Trier

Videos & Trailers

Trailer (1996)

Trailer (1996)

Trailer
Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Trailer
The Restless Cinematography of BREAKING THE WAVES

The Restless Cinematography of BREAKING THE WAVES

Featurette