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Breaking the Waves
1996
Director
Lars von Trier
Year
1996
Genres
Content Rating
R
Stars
Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Jean-Marc Barr, Katrin Cartlidge
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇮🇸 IS, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Synopsis
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.
Major Awards
Overall
2 wins — 3 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Picture
César Awards, France (1997)
Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)
European Film Awards (1996)
European Film of the Year
Nominations (3)
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