ASA 🎥📽🎬 The Emigrants (1971) Director: Jan Troell, Stars: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Eddie Axberg

The Emigrants (1971) Utvandrarna (original title) Language: Swedish with English Subtitles. Synopsis / Plot A profoundly touching celebration of the American experience, this landmark epic film was made in Sweden and recounts the dramatic and resourceful Swedish emigration to America in the 19th century. Tired of poverty, tyranny, social injustice, and religious persecution in their homeland, they settled in the Midwest to create a new and better world. Awards 1971: Nominated for Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture 1972: 4 Nominations for Oscar: Movie, Director, Actress (Liv Ullmann), Adapted Screenplay 1972: Golden Globes: Best Foreign Film 1972: New York Film Critics Circle: 3 Nominations including Best Film 1971: Guldbagge Awards (Sweden): Best Film 1972: Guldbagge Awards (Sweden): Best Actor (Eddie Axberg)