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Breaking the Waves · 1996

Breaking the Waves

«Love is a mighty power.»

Lars von Trier · 159 min · Denmark

DramaRomance

In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when he urges her to have sex with another.

TMDB

7.5

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Budget
$7,500,000
Worldwide revenue
$23,000,000
Profit
$15,500,000
Production companies
Zentropa Entertainments, SVT Drama, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, La Sept Cinéma

Locations

Setting
Highland

Locations: Wikidata · Data: TMDB / OMDb

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