Two themes of breaking the waves

Toni 2022-04-21 09:02:34

Two themes: First, civilized, too civilized. Whether it's girlfriends, mothers, church members, or children, they are all twisted and sad creatures of repression and dissatisfaction as Freud's "Civilization and Dissatisfaction" said. Bess is a living, real person.
Two, the dark side of love. The film re-examines the difference in the desire for love between men and women. The raging fire of jealousy and possessiveness ignites Jan's belief in rebirth. This has to be said to be a satire of man himself, as well as Bess's masochistic tendency. The deep-rooted, contradictory love is also the essence of human love

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Breaking the Waves quotes

  • [first lines]

    Bess McNeill: His name is Jan.

    The Minister: I do not know him.

    Bess McNeill: [coyly] He's from the lake.

    The Minister: You know we do not favor matrimony with outsiders.

    An Elder: Can you even tell us what matrimony is?

    Bess McNeill: It's when two people are joined in God.

  • Jan Nyman: Love is a mighty power, isn't it?