Breaking the Waves
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Synopsis
Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.
Cast
- Emily Watson
- Stellan Skarsgård
- Katrin Cartlidge
- Jean-Marc Barr
- Adrian Rawlins
- Jonathan Hackett
- Sandra Voe
- Udo Kier
- Mikkel Gaup
- Roef Ragas
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- Apr 9, 2021
Lars Von Trier's films got me through a bad time in my life by making it worse❤️
ToniOct 9, 2019the only breaking was my heart, and the only waves were my tears
dselwynsJan 31, 2023Why did I watch this. It said Lars von Trier right there on the cover, no one to blame but myself.
🥳 Benjamin 🎉 - Aug 12, 2020
The name Bess can mean either 'pledged to God', or 'God is my oath', which is so fitting for the extraordinary lead female character in Breaking the Waves played by Emily Watson. "But you're with me now? ... Of course I am, Bess. You know that." This masterfully…
Justin PetersonA few alternate chapter titles: Prologue: Naivety Chapter 1: Breaking the Waves Chapter 2: Blossoming Chapter 3: Existentialism Chapter 4: Soul longings Chapter 5: Uncertainty Chapter 6: Faith Chapter 7: Divine justice Epilogue: Church bells Conclusions: 1)…
Edgar Cochran ✝️🍋its not fair when emily watson does such an astoundingly beautiful job in this movie to say this here but the bottom line is that katrin cartlidge is one of my favorite actors of all time and i've only seen her in three things. anyway the performances in this movie are…
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it´s no punch drunk love
meganDec 19, 2024"I don't understand what you're saying. How can you love a word? You cannot love words. You can't be in love with a word. You can only love another human being. That's perfection."I absolutely love how this film is structured into chapters, each paired with amazing music…
𓆩♡𓆪Jun 15, 2021not a fun movie about surfing 😐
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- halley likedBreaking the Waves
I have no words after watching, the film is very heavy. I can talk about this for a very long time, but then again, letter limit. The only thing I want to say is I think the main character came to us as the Virgin Mary, think about it.
Justin lovedBreaking the WavesOne of the most miserable films I’ve ever seen but it’s incredible
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- Zane Soucie likedBreaking the Waves
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Metacritic
It is shot with fluency and energy; the dreamy chapter-heading inserts are striking, the final image is powerful, and of course Watson herself is a triumph.
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
The simplified, handheld camerawork and the idea of “cutting for emotion” rather than continuity gets the most out of his actors, who are free to clash and improvise within a scene without worrying about hitting their marks.
Scott Tobias
The Dissolve
You won't come out of it indifferent, and even if it winds up enraging you (I could have done without most of the ending myself), it nonetheless commands attention.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Breaking the Waves (1997) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Breaking the Waves (1997)?
The movie is 2hr 33min long.
What's Breaking the Waves (1997) about?
Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.
Who's the cast of Breaking the Waves (1997)?
- Emily Watson as Bess McNeill
- Stellan Skarsgård as Jan Nyman
- Katrin Cartlidge as Dodo McNeill
- Jean-Marc Barr as Terry
- Adrian Rawlins as Dr. Richardson
- Jonathan Hackett as Priest
- Sandra Voe as Mother
- Udo Kier as Sadistic Sailor
- Mikkel Gaup as Pits
- Roef Ragas as Pim
Who's the director behind Breaking the Waves (1997)?
Lars von Trier directed Breaking the Waves (1997).
Who produced Breaking the Waves (1997)?
Axel Helgeland, Peter Aalbæk Jensen and Lars Jönsson produced Breaking the Waves (1997).
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