Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror

Film Movement Classics

Pelle the Conqueror

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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Sam Smith) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

Lasse, an elderly and widowed farmer, and his young son Pelle, join a boat-load of immigrants to escape from impoverished rural Sweden to Denmark's Baltic island of Bornholm. They are employed at a large farm in Denmark, where they are treated as the lowest of the low. It is ultimately their loving relationship which sustains them through a difficult year.

directed by: Bille August
starring: Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Björn Granath
1987 / 150 min / 1.85:1 / Danish DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Commentary by film scholar Peter Cowie
  • Essay by Terrence Rafferty
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.9166665 / 5 from 12 reviews.

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Great

"Masterpiece."

— Mark B. (5/5)

It won the academy award

"It won the academy award for a good reason. The performances are stellar."

— Corey D. (5/5)

Powerfully Haunting

"Pelle the Conqueror is a powerful, slow-moving drama that really digs into the struggles of hardship and perseverance. The performances, especially from the lead, are raw and deeply emotional, making you feel every moment of their journey. It’s a long watch, but the story and acting make it unforgettable."

— Shawn M. (5/5)

This Academy Award winner has

"This Academy Award winner has excellent performances especially the legendary Max von Sydow. A beautiful film."

— Brad Y. (5/5)

Pelle the Conqueror

"Great performances and awesome cinematography. Such an upgrade from my DVD. Love the slip, another fine Film Movement Classic. Recommended"

— Hansi L. (5/5)

Great immigrant story

"Awesome performances in a story that is as timely now as it ever was. Max Von Sydow commands the screen as he always does in a compelling tale. This won the foreign language film Oscar in 1988 and it’s not hard to see why."

— Brennan B. (4/5)

"Beautiful"

— JESUS (5/5)

Pelle The Conqueror

"An enjoyable film."

— Gloria W. (5/5)

A meticulously crafted period drama that immerses viewers

"Adapted from a celebrated novel, it balances intimate father-son dynamics with rich side stories, all brought to life through stunning cinematography, authentic period detail, and precise production design. While some may find its pacing deliberate and the narrative restrained, the film’s emotional depth, particularly the nuanced evolution of its central relationship, remains profoundly affecting. This Blu-ray release beautifully preserves its visual and atmospheric fidelity, making it a must-watch for lovers of classic, literarily grounded cinema."

— Mitchell C. (5/5)

An epic, courageous tale

"Had never heard of this one until this Film Movement release and it was a great blind buy."

— Gav R. (5/5)

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