Early-20th-century Denmark. A boat arrives in the morning mist. Among the hopeful immigrants from Sweden looking for work are Lasse Karlsson (Max von Sydow) and his son, Pelle. Lasse is a sad man: beaten down by life; struggling with the loss of his wife; wanting to stand up for his son but afraid of authority; and finding relief in the bottle. Max von Sydow received a well-deserved Oscar nomination for his fine performance as Lasse, but PELLE THE CONQUEROR is not his film--instead it belongs to the remarkable 12-year-old, Pelle Hvenegaard, who plays Pelle himself.
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Run a Quick Search on "Pelle the Conqueror" starring Max Von Sydow to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Pelle the Conqueror"Browse more products related to "Max Von Sydow, Pelle Hvenegaard and Bille August"ReviewFilm Comment, 08/01/1988, p.5-8, "...PELLE finds small epiphanies for almost every character in its large cast..." Los Angeles Times, 05/24/1988, p.C1, "...Well-made..." New York Times, 09/30/1988, p.C8, "...A vividly re-created, minutely detailed panorama....The Von Sydow performance is in a category by itself..." Sight and Sound, 03/01/2001, p.64, "...Superbly shot, it boasts one of Max von Sydow's most moving performances..." Title NoteAt the 1988 Cannes Film Festival, PELLE THE CONQUEROR won the Palme d'Or--the fesitival's top prize. Product NotesPELLE THE CONQUEROR is based on the first of the four volumes of Martin Andersen Nexo's epic novel. Talented Danish director Bille August focuses on Pelle when he and Lasse find work at Stone Farm. After being humiliated by the farm's young trainee manager, Pelle is disappointed when Lasse does not stand up for him. Pelle admires Eric, an older immigrant who is not cowed by the farm manager and who dreams of going to America. He watches as an affair develops between Anna, an immigrant worker, and Nils, son of a local dignitary, and sees the affair's tragic outcome. Pelle's friend Rud fails his school exams, then runs away. Through Pelle, Mrs. Olsen, whose sailor husband is lost at sea, becomes interested in Lasse. Pelle observes the drinking of Mrs. Kongstrup, wife of the farm's owner, and the philandering of her husband. He sees Mrs. Kongstrup's niece, the lovely Sine, arrive and witnesses the disastrous consequences of her visit. At the center of these events is the striking young Pelle Hvenegaard. It is his face that August focuses on, his mind that is forming right onscreen, as Pelle observes and reacts and learns and, then, moves on alone. If You Enjoy "Pelle the Conqueror (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Pelle the Conqueror (DVD)"There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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