Breaking the Waves (1996)

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Reason:ViolenceSexProfanity

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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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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

Though I really didn't rate the story so much here, I thought the performance from Emily Watson as "Bess" is formidable. She lives on a remote Scottish island and is to marry oil rig worker "Jan" (Ste…6. Aug 2023

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Filipe Manuel Neto ★ 1.0/10

**An ugly film on all levels that insults our intelligence.** For me, cinema is an art that tells good stories, whether fictional, true or a mix of fiction and real facts. It has a clear social rol…14. Apr 2024

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Andre Wilfred Sanders ★ 10.0/10

** A Movie That Doesn’t Just Move You, It Breaks You ** not just a film—it’s a raw, transcendent piece of art that pierces straight through the heart. From the hauntingly beautiful cinematography t…3. Jul 2025

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Emily Watson tilnefnd til Óskarsverðlauna og Golden Globe verðlauna fyrir leik í aðalhlutverki.

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