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Breaking Waves

#28573

1996 · dir. Lars von Trier · 159 min · 2.39:1

Amber / Red palette · Dark

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Stripes: 420
Brightness: 32%
Saturation: 29%
Avg shot: 5.4s
Stock: 35mm
Frames: 228,960

About this film+

A deeply religious woman in a remote Scottish village makes extreme sacrifices for her paralyzed husband. The film looks at the intersection of faith, love, and social isolation. The footage has a grainy, handheld quality with muted earthy tones and stark natural light.