Review of Pelle the Conqueror (1987) by Harry W — 04 Aug 2013
A beautiful tale of a father and son. Danish filmmaker, Bille August, creates both an intimate and emotionally epic film with heartfelt and profound wisdom. The depth of emotion puts Hollywood melodramas to shame.
Max Von Sydow continues to astonish late into his life. It's a coming-of-age story that is told through episodic vignettes, some of which are tragic, others touching. All of them are truly meaningful.
(On a sidenote, it was filmed on the little Danish island of Bornholm, where my Mother was born).
This review of Pelle the Conqueror (1987) was written by Harry W on 04 Aug 2013.
Pelle the Conqueror has generally received very positive reviews.
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