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Break the waves
Bettie 2022-03-26 09:01:07
In Scotland in the 1970s, Beth (Emily Watson), a neurotic woman, married an oil worker, Ian (Stellan Skarsgård), despite religious constraints. . Loving life doesn't last long, and Ian is seriously injured in an oil operation and paralyzed. Beth was very distressed, and even felt that her own desires had caused the tragedy. In order to awaken her husband's vitality, Beth teases different men and has sex with them, so that Ion's illness can be conquered by the power of lust. Her husband's condition has actually improved, however, the villagers cast a scorn on Beth, and Beth was sent to a mental hospital. The belief in sacrificing for love burns strongly in Beth's heart and will once again drive her into a corner.
Extended Reading
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The Minister: I would say to you that if there is one of these commandments you do not love and do not obey, you have no business at the Lord's table.
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The Minister: Can you think of anything of real value that the outsiders have brought with them?
Bess McNeill: Uh... their music!