Pelle the Conqueror

Based On the book by Martin Andersen Nexø

Pelle the Conqueror (Danish: Pelle Erobreren, Swedish: Pelle Erövraren) is a 1987 epic film co-written and directed by Bille August, based upon the 1906 novel of the same name by Danish writer Martin Andersen Nexø. The film tells the story of two Swedish immigrants to Denmark, a father and son, who try to build a new life for themselves. It stars Pelle Hvenegaard as the young Pelle, with Max von Sydow as his father, and also features Axel Strøbye and Astrid Villaume. A co-production of Denmark and Sweden, August chose to adapt Boyhood, the first part of Nexø's novel, seeking to make an epic and citing the novel's status as essential reading in Denmark.

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Release date:

December 25, 1987

Director:

Bille August

Cast:

Max von Sydow, Pelle Hvenegaard, Björn Granath

Genre:

Drama

Country:

Sweden, Denmark

Language:

Swedish

Year page:

1987 in adaptations