What is Pelle the Conqueror?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Pelle the Conqueror" (1987).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Release date
- Dec 21, 1987
- Genres
- Drama
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Pelle the Conqueror" (1987).
Constraints:
Only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Pelle the Conqueror (Danish: Pelle Erobreren, Swedish: Pelle Erövraren).
Release Year: 1987.
Director: Bille August.
Co-writer: Bille August.
Source Material: 1906 novel by Danish writer Martin Andersen Nexø.
Genre: Drama / Epic film.
Production: Danish-Swedish.
Plot: In the late 19th century (Source 1/3) or late 1850s (Source 5), two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm. They hope to find work on a farm and save money to travel to the United States of America. Source 4 mentions Lasse takes his 12-year-old son Pelle from Sweden to Denmark after his wife dies. Source 5 mentions they face harsh conditions and exploitation.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Pelle the Conqueror holds a community rating of 7.3/10. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
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Pelle the Conqueror is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1987.
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