Pelle the Conqueror (1987)
They thought the world would be theirs.
In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.
Director: Bille August
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 157 min
Release Date: December 21, 1987
Cast
- Pelle Hvenegaard - Pelle Karlsson
- Max von Sydow - Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand
- Erik Paaske - Stengården Foreman
- Björn Granath - Erik - Swedish Farm Worker
- Astrid Villaume - Mrs. Kongstrup
- Axel Strøbye - Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
- Troels Asmussen - Rud - A Boy
- Kristina Törnqvist - Anna - Stengården Maid
- Karen Wegener - Madam Olsen
- Sofie Gråbøl - Miss Sine - Mrs. Kongstrup's Niece
Screenplay
- Per Olov Enquist (Screenplay)
- Bille August (Screenplay)
- Martin Andersen Nexø (Novel)
- Bjarne Reuter (Screenplay)
Music: Stefan Nilsson
Cinematography: Jörgen Persson
Editing: Janus Billeskov Jansen
Production: SF Studios, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Svenska Filminstitutet, Det Danske Filminstitut
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Language: Dansk, svenska
Original Language: da
Themes
Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Social Commentary and Reflection, Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
farm, island, based on novel or book, farm worker, bullying, working class, poverty, class differences, bornholm, emigrant, 19th century, father son relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pelle the Conqueror about?
- In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.
- Who directed Pelle the Conqueror?
- Pelle the Conqueror was directed by Bille August.
- Who stars in Pelle the Conqueror?
- Pelle the Conqueror stars Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske, Björn Granath, Astrid Villaume, Axel Strøbye.
- How long is Pelle the Conqueror?
- Pelle the Conqueror has a runtime of 2h 37m (157 minutes).
- What genre is Pelle the Conqueror?
- Pelle the Conqueror is a Drama film.
- Where was Pelle the Conqueror produced?
- Pelle the Conqueror was produced in Denmark, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Pelle the Conqueror?
- The themes of Pelle the Conqueror include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Social Commentary and Reflection, Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.