Awards and nominations of Breaking the Waves 1996

Breaking the Waves (1996): 1 win out of 6 nominations, including Cannes Film Festival for Grand Prize of the Jury

Academy Awards, USA 1997

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Emily Watson

Nominee

Cannes Film Festival 1996

Grand Prize of the Jury

Lars von Trier

Winner

Palme d'Or

Lars von Trier

Nominee

Golden Globes, USA 1997

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Nominee

Best Actress - Drama

Emily Watson

Nominee

BAFTA Awards 1997

Best Actress

Emily Watson

Nominee