Pelle der Eroberer

Oliver Twist meets The Grapes of Wrath. Lasse and son Pelle arrive on Bornholm seeking farm work. Delivers a poignant coming-of-age tale.

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Bille August directed Pelle der Eroberer in 1987. See Bille August's full filmography, where to start with Bille August, or where to go after you've seen everything by Bille August.

Pelle der Eroberer was released in 1987 (DA original-language production), with a runtime of 157 minutes.