DENMARK · 1996

Breaking the Waves

Lars von Trier
Dogme 95 religious guilt marital sacrifice disability and sexuality faith tested by suffering infidelity and devotion
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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.

Year1996
CountryDenmark
DirectorLars von Trier
Breaking the Waves poster

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