Pelle the Conqueror (US Version) DVD Region 1

PELLE 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.

"...A vividly re-created, minutely detailed panorama....The Von Sydow performance is in a category by itself..." - Vincent, Canby (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 09/30/1988

"...PELLE finds small epiphanies for almost every character in its large cast..." - Mary, Corliss (Film Comment Critic), Film Comment, 08/01/1988

"...Well-made..." - Sheila, Benson (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 05/24/1988

"...Superbly shot, it boasts one of Max von Sydow's most moving performances..." - Geoffrey, Macnab (Sight And Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 03/01/2001

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Artist Name(s):	Erik Paaske (Actor) | Pelle Hvenegaard (Actor) | Max Von Sydow (Actor) Erik Paaske (Actor) | Pelle Hvenegaard (Actor) | Max Von Sydow (Actor) Erik Paaske (Actor) | Pelle Hvenegaard (Actor) | Max Von Sydow (Actor) Erik Paaske (Actor) | Pelle Hvenegaard (Actor) | Max Von Sydow (Actor) Erik Paaske (Actor) | Pelle Hvenegaard (Actor) | Max Von Sydow (Actor)
Director:	Bille August Bille August Bille August Bille August Bille August
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Release Date:	2006-10-24
UPC Code:	692865146339
Country of Origin:	Sweden
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	Trinity Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	100 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004554182

Director: Bille August