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Breaking the Waves

Film · 1996

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Lars von Trierdirector · writer
  2. Kirsten Bonnén Raskwriter
  3. Peter Asmussenwriter
  4. David Piriewriter
  5. Tómas Gislasonwriter
  6. Anders Refneditor
  7. Lars Jönssonexecutive producer
  8. Joachim Holbekcomposer
  9. Rie Hedegaardcasting director
  10. Joyce Nettlescasting director
  11. Robby Müllercinematographer
  12. Mark Warrickproducer
  13. Ray Williamsproducer
  14. Rob Langestraatproducer
  15. Peter van Vogelpoelproducer
  16. Axel Helgelandproducer
  17. Vibeke Windeløvproducer
  18. Marianne Slotproducer
  19. Peter Aalbæk Jensenproducer
  20. Karl Júlíussonproduction designer

On screen

  1. Katrin Cartlidgelead actor
  2. Jean-Marc Barrlead actor
  3. Emily Watsonlead actor
  4. Stellan Skarsgårdlead actor
  5. Roef Ragassupporting actor
  6. Mikkel Gaupsupporting actor
  7. Robert Robertsonsupporting actor
  8. Jonathan Hackettsupporting actor
  9. Sandra Voesupporting actor
  10. Adrian Rawlinssupporting actor
  11. Udo Kiersupporting actor
  12. Anthony J. O'Donnellguest actor
  13. Bob Dochertyguest actor
  14. Brian Smithguest actor
  15. Desmond Reillyguest actor
  16. Owen Kavanaghguest actor
  17. Peter Benstedguest actor
  18. Ronnie McKellaigguest actor
  19. Sarah Gudgeonguest actor
  20. Simon Towler Jorfaldguest actor
  21. Steven Leachguest actor
  22. Callum Cuthbertsonguest actor
  23. David Batesonguest actor
  24. Dorte Rømerguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  1. Dancer in the Dark2000 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared
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From the people who made Breaking the Waves

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  1. The Idiots1998 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
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  4. The Element of Crime1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  7. The Boss of It All2006 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  8. Nymphomaniac: Vol. II2013 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  9. Dear Wendy2005 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  10. Epidemic1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. The Kingdom1994 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  12. Nymphomaniac: Vol. I2013 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  13. Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital2004 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  14. The Five Obstructions2003 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  15. The House That Jack Built2018 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  16. A Royal Affair2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. Le court des grands2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story)2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Sexual Chronicles of a French FamilyJean-Marc Barr2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. NakedKatrin Cartlidge1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  3. Career GirlsKatrin Cartlidge1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. Before the RainKatrin Cartlidge1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. ChernobylEmily WatsonStellan Skarsgård2019 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  6. MetropiaStellan SkarsgårdUdo Kier2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  7. Red DragonEmily Watson2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  8. The Water HorseEmily Watson2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. The Big BlueJean-Marc Barr1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. Oranges and SunshineEmily Watson2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. Punch-Drunk LoveEmily Watson2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. War HorseEmily Watson2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. Arn: The Kingdom at Road's EndStellan Skarsgård2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Little BirdsJean-Marc Barr2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  15. Bad BanksJean-Marc Barr2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  16. The Book ThiefEmily Watson2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. In Order of DisappearanceStellan Skarsgård2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. The Glass HouseStellan Skarsgård2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. A Somewhat Gentle ManStellan Skarsgård2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. The BoxerEmily Watson1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Hilary and JackieEmily Watson1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Monster Family 2Emily Watson2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. WeinsteinEmily Watson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of HypnotismEmily Watson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. EquilibriumEmily Watson2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. The Theory of EverythingEmily Watson2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. SaviorStellan Skarsgård1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. CinderellaStellan Skarsgård2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Monster FamilyEmily Watson2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. WΔZStellan Skarsgård2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. The DresserEmily Watson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Fireflies in the GardenEmily Watson2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Goya's GhostsStellan Skarsgård2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. InsomniaStellan Skarsgård1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Cold SoulsEmily Watson2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. The Man Who Killed Don QuixoteStellan Skarsgård2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Small Things Like TheseEmily Watson2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. RoninStellan Skarsgård1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Good Will HuntingStellan Skarsgård1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Miss PotterEmily Watson2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Angela's AshesEmily Watson1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. King LearEmily Watson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Borg vs McEnroeStellan Skarsgård2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Exorcist: The BeginningStellan Skarsgård2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. The Painted BirdStellan SkarsgårdUdo Kier2019 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  46. No Man's LandKatrin Cartlidge2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Helen of TroyStellan Skarsgård2003 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  48. The Girl with the Dragon TattooStellan Skarsgård2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. A Royal Night OutEmily Watson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. HamnetEmily Watson2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. The Legend of OchiEmily Watson2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Dominion: Prequel to The ExorcistStellan Skarsgård2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Our Kind of TraitorStellan Skarsgård2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Powder KegStellan Skarsgård2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. AnthraciteJean-Marc Barr2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  56. Angels & DemonsStellan Skarsgård2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. The PropositionEmily Watson2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Corpse BrideEmily Watson2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. God's CreaturesEmily Watson2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. No Good DeedStellan Skarsgård2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Little WomenEmily Watson2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  62. Frankie & AliceStellan Skarsgård2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Hope and GloryJean-Marc Barr1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The PhysicianStellan Skarsgård2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Beowulf & GrendelStellan Skarsgård2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. From HellKatrin Cartlidge2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. RiverStellan Skarsgård2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  68. Little BoyEmily Watson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Harriet the Spy: Blog WarsJonathan Hackett2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. The Happy PrinceEmily Watson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. The Railway ManStellan Skarsgård2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Testament of YouthEmily Watson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. Le DivorceJean-Marc Barr2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. The Third DayEmily Watson2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  75. Sharpay's Fabulous AdventureJonathan Hackett2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Dune: ProphecyEmily Watson2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  77. AndorStellan Skarsgård2022 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  78. The Woman in BlackAdrian Rawlins1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. Cemetery JunctionEmily Watson2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Anna KareninaEmily Watson2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Kingsman: The Golden CircleEmily Watson2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. IntrudersAdrian Rawlins2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Synecdoche, New YorkEmily Watson2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. Free JimmyMikkel Gaup2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. BelleEmily Watson2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Hector and the Search for HappinessStellan Skarsgård2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Mark of the DevilUdo Kier1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. The Story of OUdo Kier1975 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. City of GhostsStellan Skarsgård2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. SteveEmily Watson2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. The Pod GenerationJean-Marc Barr2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. The Life and Death of Peter SellersEmily Watson2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. AmistadStellan Skarsgård1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. The Unbearable Lightness of BeingStellan Skarsgård1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. Far CryUdo Kier2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. Blood for DraculaUdo Kier1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. Shadow of the VampireUdo Kier2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. King ArthurStellan Skarsgård2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. The Hunt for Red OctoberStellan Skarsgård1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. Flesh for FrankensteinUdo Kier1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  101. EverestEmily Watson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestStellan Skarsgård2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared