Breaking the Waves 1996

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Breaking the Waves is a powerful and emotionally jarring film that delves deep into themes of love, sacrifice, and faith. The story follows Bess, a nave and devout woman who undergoes a heartbreaking journey of selflessness for the man she loves. Director Lars von Trier masterfully creates a raw and intense atmosphere that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish.

With outstanding performances by Emily Watson and Stellan Skarsgård, Breaking the Waves is a haunting and thoughtprovoking film that stays with you long after the credits roll. The films unique storytelling and bold exploration of complex moral dilemmas make it a mustwatch for fans of intense and emotionally charged cinema.

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Bess McNeill

Dodo McNeill

Jonathan Hackett Jonathan Hackett

Dr. Richardson

Sandra Voe Sandra Voe

Priest

Mother

Mikkel Gaup Mikkel Gaup

Sadistic Sailor

Roef Ragas Roef Ragas

Pits

Phil McCall Phil McCall

Pim

Robert Robertson Robert Robertson

Grandfather

Desmond Reilly Desmond Reilly

Chairman

Sarah Gudgeon Sarah Gudgeon

An Elder

Finlay Welsh Finlay Welsh

Sybilla

David Gallacher David Gallacher

Coroner

Ray Jeffries Ray Jeffries

Glasgow Doctor

Owen Kavanagh Owen Kavanagh

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