Christian Steinke
Director
Pelle the Conqueror (1986)
From Martin Anderson Nexo's novel comes this loved story of a Swedish boy and his elderly father trying to make a better life for themselves in Denmark. A bleak future quickly becomes apparent when the two find employment on a farm full of misery.
Genres: Drama, Family, History
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Languages: German
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Runtime: 89 min.
Released: Jan. 1, 1986
Status: Released
Certification: NR