This spellbinding drama from Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier is a powerful allegory of love and faith. Spectacularly photographed, Breaking the Waves tells the story of free-spirited Bess (Emily Watson), and her unorthodox acts of devotion to her husband, Jan (Stellan Skarsgard). A simple, shocking tale that has created waves all over the world, Breaking the Waves is available only from the Criterion Collection in its uncut, director approved, European-release version.
Special Features:
The Criterion Collection's director approved edition includes:
- Four deleted scenes selected by Lars Von Trier
- The complete European director's cut
- A promo clip prepared by Lars Von Trier for the 1996 Cannes Film Festival
- The U.S. theatrical trailer
- Film transfer approved by Lars Von Trier
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