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Breaking the Waves
1996
Lars von Trier
1996·R·
Denmark, 
Sweden, 
France, 
Netherlands, 
Norway, 
IS, United Kingdom, 
Finland, 
Italy, 
Belgium
Denmark, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Norway, IS, United Kingdom, Finland, Italy, BelgiumAward tierGold
Metascore
Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.
Cast
Stellan Skarsgård·Emily Watson·Jean-Marc Barr·Katrin Cartlidge
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
5 wins · 5 nominations
Wins (5)
Best Picture
César Awards, France (1997)
Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)
European Film Awards (1996)
European Film of the Year
Other
Cannes Film Festival (1996)
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA (1997)
Best Film
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1996)
Best Director
Nominations (5)
Best Picture
Goya Awards (1997)
Best European Film (Mejor Película Europea)
Golden Globes, USA (1997)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1997)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Other
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1996)
Best Film
Cannes Film Festival (1996)