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Pelle the Conqueror
1987
Bille August
1987·Not Rated·Denmark, Sweden
Denmark, SwedenAward tierGold
When his wife dies, Lasse takes his 12-year-old son, Pelle, from their home in Sweden to Denmark in search of a better life.
Cast
Pelle Hvenegaard·Max von Sydow·Erik Paaske·Björn Granath
Producers
Per Holst
Languages
DanishSwedishFinnishMajor Awards
1 win · 4 nominations
Wins (1)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (1988)
Palme d'Or
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Nominations (4)
Best Picture
César Awards, France (1989)
Best Film of the European Community (Meilleur film de l'Europe communautaire)
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BAFTA Awards (1990)
Best Film not in the English Language
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European Film Awards (1988)
Best Film
Per Holst
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1989)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Max von Sydow