8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Breaking the Waves (1996)
Breaking the Waves (1996)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus is on the existential and spiritual dimensions of extreme faith and self-sacrifice within a rigid religious community, rather than promoting or critiquing a specific political ideology. Its narrative explores these themes with profound ambiguity, preventing a clear alignment with either left or right political discourse.
The movie features traditional casting, reflecting its specific setting and period without explicit DEI-driven choices. However, its narrative strongly critiques the oppressive nature of a traditional, male-dominated religious authority, portraying its representatives negatively as antagonists to the protagonist's well-being.
Secondary
The film critiques the rigid, judgmental aspects of the Calvinist community's Christianity but portrays Bess's personal, self-sacrificial faith with profound sympathy and reverence. Her extreme acts of love and sacrifice are presented as a path to spiritual redemption, culminating in a miraculous ending that affirms the divine power of her faith.
Breaking the Waves does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on a heterosexual relationship and the protagonist's profound religious devotion and self-sacrifice.
The film "Breaking the Waves" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other dramatic elements, primarily the protagonist's religious faith, self-sacrifice, and complex relationships within a conservative community. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Breaking the Waves is an original screenplay by Lars von Trier. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record from which a character's gender could have been established and subsequently changed.
Breaking the Waves is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.4
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