Breaking the Waves (1996)

Directed by Lars von Trier
Written by Lars von Trier, Peter Asmussen and David Pirie
Starring Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård and Katrin Cartlidge

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.

Released

1996

Running time

2 hours 39 minutes