
Breaking the Waves
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Set in a deeply religious Scottish community, this film follows the story of Bess, a devout young woman played by Emily Watson, who marries an oil rig worker, Jan, portrayed by Stellan Skarsgård. When Jan becomes paralyzed in an accident, Bess embarks on a journey of self-sacrifice, believing it will aid in his recovery. Directed by Lars von Trier, the film is known for its raw emotional depth and innovative storytelling. Emily Watson’s performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The film can be viewed on 123Movies / Movies123 for free.
Duration:2h 33min
Views:1973
Release:1996
Release Date:1996-07-05
Director:Lars von Trier
Actors:Adrian Rawlins, Emily Watson, Jean-Marc Barr, Jonathan Hackett, Katrin Cartlidge, Mikkel Gaup, Roef Ragas, Sandra Voe, Stellan Skarsgård, Udo Kier
Country:Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Company:Argus Film Produktie, ARTE, Canal+
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar, 45 wins & 28 nominations total
Budget:42,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$3,831,182
TMDB:7.5
Rotten Tomatoes:85%
FilmAffinity:7.5
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