Breaking the Waves
“Love is a mighty power.”
7.6 / 10
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Emily Watson·Bess McNeill
Stellan Skarsgård·Jan Nyman
Katrin Cartlidge·Dodo McNeill
Jean-Marc Barr·Terry
Adrian Rawlins·Dr. Richardson
Jonathan Hackett·Priest
Sandra Voe·Mother
Udo Kier·Sadistic Sailor
Mikkel Gaup·Pits
Roef Ragas·Pim
Average shot length
9.1s per shot
Lars von Trier's career average is 10s across 12 measured films —see the full picture.