Breaking The Waves is a 1996 film starring Emily Watson. Directed by Lars von Trier, it tells the story of an emotionally vexed Scottish woman who finds herself acting against her own values after her husband suffers a debilitating injury.
Awards
- Grand Prix at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival
- Film of the Year, International Film Journalists Award and European Actress of the Year at the 1996 European Film Awards
Cast
- Emily Watson: Bess McNeill
- Stellan Skarsgård: Jan Nyman
- Katrin Cartlidge: Dodo McNeill
- Jean-Marc Barr: Terry
- Adrian Rawlins: Dr. Richardson
- Udo Kier: Sadistic Sailor
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Fact:
Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 1996
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Release Date
November 13, 1996
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MPAA Rating
Rated R for strong graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some violence.
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Run time
159 min. / 153 min. (director's cut)
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Cinematography
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U.S. Box Office
$4,040,691
