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Breaking the Waves
Breaking the Waves
8.4
/10
10,522 Ratings

BREAKING THE WAVES

Directed by Lars von Trier
Denmark, France, 1996
Drama, History

Synopsis

In a small coastal town in Scotland, Bess, a religious young woman, falls in love with a charming oil rig worker. Shortly after they marry, an unfortunate work accident cripples him for life, which shatters Bess’s world completely—especially when he encourages her to take on other lovers.

Synopsis

In a small coastal town in Scotland, Bess, a religious young woman, falls in love with a charming oil rig worker. Shortly after they marry, an unfortunate work accident cripples him for life, which shatters Bess’s world completely—especially when he encourages her to take on other lovers.