Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Nils H — 31 Jul 2008

Saw this in college. forgot about it. it was interesting.

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Nils H on 31 Jul 2008.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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Lars von Trier puede ser un pedante, egocéntrico, misógino hijo de puta, pero el tipo sabe lo que hace y te puede conmover, asquear y aterrorizar…

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