
Pelle the Conqueror
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This Danish-Swedish drama, directed by Bille August, follows the poignant journey of a young boy and his father as they emigrate from Sweden to Denmark in search of a better life. The film explores themes of hardship, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams amidst the harsh realities of rural life in the late 19th century. Starring Max von Sydow in a powerful performance, the movie won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:2h 37min
Views:499
Release:1987
Release Date:1987-12-21
Genre:Drama, Palme d'Or winners
Director:Bille August
Actors:Anna Lise Hirsch Bjerrum, Astrid Villaume, Axel Strøbye, Benjamin Holck Henriksen, Birte Jensen, Björn Granath, Buster Larsen, Daniel Roosen, David Heilmann, Erik Frisberg, Erik Paaske, Espen Hegnet Knudsen, Finn Knygberg, Finn Olsen, Henning Franck Hansen, Henriette Nielsen, Henriette Nolsøe, Henrik Hansen, Inge Marie From, Ingeborg Holten, Jeppe Nicolaisen, John Wittig, Jørgen Hansen, Jytte Strandberg, Karen Bjørkøe, Karen Wegener, Kristina Törnqvist, Lars Petersen, Lars Simonsen, Lena-Pia Bernhardsson, Lone Svendsen, Max von Sydow, Merete Holst Hansen, Mogens Dester, Morten Jørgensen, Nina Christoffersen, Nis Bank-Mikkelsen, Oliver Grumme, Pelle Hvenegaard, Rikke Hacke, Sascha Lystrup Andersen, Sofie Gråbøl, Thomas Bryde Hansen, Thure Lindhardt, Thyge Andersen, Tine Stochholm, Troels Asmussen, Troels Munk, Wilhelm Weber
Awards:Won 1 Oscar, 22 wins & 9 nominations total
Worldwide Gross:$2,063,688
TMDB:7.3
Rotten Tomatoes:84%
FilmAffinity:7.4
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