# Pelle the Conqueror (1987)

> A Swedish father and his young son endure poverty, prejudice, and brutal farm labor while trying to build a future in Denmark.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6192

## Facts

- Runtime: 157 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Bille August
- Cast: Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske, Björn Granath, Astrid Villaume, Axel Strøbye, Troels Asmussen, Kristina Törnqvist
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093713/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, harrowing, intimate, reflective evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey of a father and son seeking a better life amidst hardship and prejudice.

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