The Emigrants (1971)
Original title: Utvandrarna
The Emigrants is a 1971 Swedish-language drama movie directed by Jan Troell, with a running time of 3h 11m. It stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann and Eddie Axberg.
Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.
Quick answers
What is The Emigrants about?
Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.
When was The Emigrants released?
The Emigrants was released on 8 March 1971.
How long is The Emigrants?
The Emigrants runs 3h 11m.
Who made The Emigrants?
The Emigrants was directed by Jan Troell.
Cast
- Max von Sydow as Karl Oskar
- Liv Ullmann as Kristina
- Eddie Axberg as Robert
- Sven-Olof Bern as Nils
- Aina Alfredsson as Märta
- Allan Edwall as Danjel
- Monica Zetterlund as Ulrika
- Pierre Lindstedt as Arvid
- Hans Alfredson as Jonas Petter
- Ulla Smidje as Inga-Lena
- Eva-Lena Zetterlund as Elin
- Gustaf Färingborg as Prosten Brusander