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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
Producers
Axel Helgeland·Peter Aalbæk Jensen·Lars Jönsson·Rob Langestraat·Marianne Slot
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
5 wins · 5 nominations
Wins (5)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (1996)
Grand Prize of the Jury
Lars von Trier
Best Picture
César Awards, France (1997)
Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)
Lars von Trier
European Film Awards (1996)
European Film of the Year
Peter Aalbæk JensenVibeke Windeløv
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA (1997)
Best Film
Best Director
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1996)
Best Director
Lars von Trier
Nominations (5)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (1996)
Palme d'Or
Lars von Trier
Best Picture
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1996)
Best Film
Goya Awards (1997)
Best European Film (Mejor Película Europea)
Lars von Trier
Golden Globes, USA (1997)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1997)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Emily Watson