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Movie poster: Breaking the Waves (1996)
🎬 Movie

Breaking the Waves

1996 · 159 min Drama Romance
⭐ 7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1996
Country Denmark, France, Netherlands
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Lars von Trier
Runtime 159 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (1104 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

"Рассекая волны" (1996) builds its relationship gradually, giving you time to care about both people.

Genre fans — exactly right. Those who can't stand romance on screen — skip it.

For those who like stories about people who find each other — against all odds.

Director: Lars von Trier

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: a day off, no agenda, just enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

Adrian Rawlins

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

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Jonathan Hackett

Priest

Sandra Voe

Sandra Voe

Mother

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

Mikkel Gaup

Mikkel Gaup

Pits

Roef Ragas

Roef Ragas

Pim

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