Watson, Emily

Breaking the waves ( Visual )
21 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 425 libraries worldwide
Believing that her prayers to God to bring her husband home from his job on an offshore oil rig caused an accident that left him paralyzed, a pious, young Scottish woman, tragically submits to his wish that she take on other lovers, convinced that this will aid in his recovery.

George Eliot's The mill on the Floss ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 41 libraries worldwide
Adaptation of the novel in which Maggie Tulliver is a woman ahead of her time, brimming with intelligence and imagination and difficult for her brother, Tom, and the rest of her family to understand. Through her craving for intellectual stimulation, Maggie finds a kindred spirit in her childhood friend Philip Wakem. Philip feeds her mind, and eventually falls in love with her, but Maggie finds her true passion is for her cousin Lucy's fiancé. She must choose whether to follow her heart or her sense of duty.

Cemetery junction ( Visual )
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 38 libraries worldwide
Three outcast friends in '70s England work together at an insurance company while dreaming of escape. Freddie is a salesman suddenly thrown onto the fast track when he gains the attention of his boss. Torn between a life of partying with friends and the promise of a brighter future, life gets more complicated when Freddie becomes attracted to the boss's daughter.-- Container.

Hilary and Jackie ( Visual )
10 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 37 libraries worldwide
Jacqueline DuPré (Emily Watson) was one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century, a consummate performer who dazzled audiences arund the world with the unconventional passion and beauty of her music. Her sister, Hilary (Rachel Griffiths), was a talented flautist who, by contrast, chose to live the simple life - she married, had a family and moved to the country. In spite of their differences they shared common emotions - including jealousy. As Jackie struggled with her rapid rise to fame, her journey would have incredible and devastating consequences on both her and her sister's lives.

Breaking the waves by Lars von Trier ( Visual )
10 editions published between 1996 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 36 libraries worldwide
Believing that her prayers to God to bring her husband home from his job on an offshore oil rig caused an accident that left him paralyzed, a pious, young Scottish woman, tragically, submits to his wish that she take on other lovers, convinced that this will aid in his recovery.

Metroland ( Visual )
4 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 35 libraries worldwide

Te paoro by Emily Watson ( Book )
1 edition published in 1996 in Maori and held by 27 libraries worldwide
Two boys enjoy bouncing, throwing and catching a ball, but something goes wrong when they try kicking it. Suggested level: junior.

The Boxer ( Visual )
9 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 21 libraries worldwide
When Danny Flynn returns to his Belfast neighborhood after 14 years in prison, all he wants is to find peace, resume his career, and reclaim the love of the woman who has remained etched in his mind. As they slowly embrace the possibilities of renewed romance, they realize cultural taboos stand in the way and fighting for love could cost them their lives.

The calling : a journey on the path of parent care by George Watson ( Book )
1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide

Breaking the waves eine Liebe bis ans Ende der Welt ( Visual )
5 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in German and held by 16 libraries worldwide