Breaking the Waves(1996)
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7/5/1996Released
10/4/1996Premiere
New York Film Festival
10/18/2014Premiere
Chicago International Film Festival
11/13/1996Theatrical
DramaRomanceRated R159 min.
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.
"Love is a mighty power."
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PRODUCTION
OriginDenmark/France/Netherlands/Norway/Sweden
Languagesda
CompaniesZentropa Entertainments/Liberator Productions/Trust Film Svenska/Argus Film Produktie/Northern Lights/SVT Drama/Nordisk Film & TV Fond/La Sept Cinéma/VPRO/Media Investment Club
Budget7.5 M$
Revenue23 M$
Estimate ROI307 %