Technical Specifications & Lab Sheet

Name: Breaking the Waves
Duration: 159 min

· Breaking the Waves

Directed by: Lars von Trier

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Authoritative industrial technical sheet for Breaking the Waves (1996). Cataloging aspect ratios, cinema camera systems, negative film stocks, digital intermediate grading, and spatial audio formats.

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Aspect Ratios & Framing Standards

Primary Master

Theatrical Scope

2.39:1

2.39:1 Cinematic Frame

Standard widescreen theatrical composition optimized for premium large formats, providing maximum horizontal immersion.

IMAX Expanded Ratio

1.90:1 / 1.43:1

IMAX 1.43:1 Full Height

Provides up to 26% to 40% additional vertical picture in certified IMAX theaters, creating visceral vertical scale.

Digital & Home Master

1.78:1 / 16:9

16:9 UHD HDR

Digital stream and physical media master mastered with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision dynamic metadata.

Camera Packages & Laboratory Mastering Sheet

Camera Packages & Optics

Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2

Negative / Sensor Format

35mm / 65mm / Digital Master

Printed Film / DCP Master

70mm / DCP Master

Sound Mix & Spatial Audio

Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround

Color Science & Laboratory

Fotokem / Company 3 / Deluxe Digital · ACES Color Grading

Runtime & Physical Metrage

159 min (24 fps DCI) · ~14,310 feet equivalent

Cinematography Aesthetics & Spatial Sound Engineering

The visual architecture and acoustic design of Breaking the Waves (Breaking the Waves) represent an uncompromising commitment to theatrical immersion. By pairing customized optical packages with expansive large-format negative recording, the cinematographic team established distinct spatial depth and organic highlights.

Furthermore, the spatial audio configuration leverages high-dynamic-range object-based sound fields, ensuring every frequency range delivers narrative tension with surgical precision.