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1996 · 159 min · R

Breaking the Waves

Directed by Lars von Trier · Drama, Romance

Breaking the Waves (1996) is a Drama film, directed by Lars von Trier set in Scotland during the 1970s. It runs 159 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of faith / religion, obsession, and grief & loss run throughout.

Cinematography
Robby Müller
Cast
Emily WatsonStellan SkarsgårdKatrin CartlidgeJean-Marc BarrAdrian RawlinsJonathan HackettSandra VoeUdo Kier

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Scotland
When

Premise & themes

Themes
Faith / ReligionObsessionGrief & Loss
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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