A story of a father and son who, on their own, have to stand against the injustice and cruelty of the surrounding world.
"Pelle the Conqueror" gained worldwide fame. Critics classified the novel as a literary phenomenon of the era.
In 1988, director B. August filmed the movie "Pelle the Conqueror" in Denmark and Sweden. The film received an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, the Golden Palm at the International Cannes Film Festival, and several other prestigious film awards.