Breaking the Waves: A Film Screening and Panel

PFS Roxy Theater
2023 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA

In anticipation of Opera Philadelphia’s World Premiere adaptation of Breaking the Waves, Opera Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Film Society are proud to present special screenings celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lars von Trier’s Oscar-nominated film starring Emily Watson and Stellan Skarsgård. Following the screening on Sept. 17, TV Guide’s Damian Holbrook will moderate a panel discussion featuring opera librettist Royce Vavrek, University of Pennsylvania’s Lance Wahlert, and composer Missy Mazzoli.

Opera Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Film Society will present a second screening on Sept. 19.

Presented by Opera Philadelphia in partnership with the Philadelphia Film Society as part of the Signature Series at the PFS Roxy Theater.