Breaking the Waves

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Directed by: Lars von Trier
Overview
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.
Reviews (3)
CinemaSerf (Rated: 7)
Though I really didn't rate the story so much here, I thought the performance from Emily Watson as "Bess" is formidable. She lives on a remote Scottish island and is to marry oil rig worker "Jan" (Stellan Skarsgård). Somewhat reluctantly, the islanders embrace this and all is happy until she feels t...
Filipe Manuel Neto (Rated: 1)
An ugly film on all levels that insults our intelligence.
For me, cinema is an art that tells good stories, whether fictional, true or a mix of fiction and real facts. It has a clear social role, often makes people think or raises difficult questions. However, there are directors who seem to ...
Ahmetaslan27 (Rated: 10)
** A Movie That Doesn’t Just Move You, It Breaks You **
not just a film—it’s a raw, transcendent piece of art that pierces straight through the heart. From the hauntingly beautiful cinematography to Lars von Trier’s uncompromising direction, every frame of this movie is crafted with such emotiona...
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