The Emigrants/The New Land

Directed by: Jan Troell

Starring: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Eddie Axberg, Sven-Olof Bern, Aina Alfredsson, Allan Edwall, Monica Zetterlund, Pierre Lindstedt, Gustaf Färingborg, Åke Fridell

Contributors: Bengt Forslund, Jan Troell

Description: This double feature from director Jan Troell presents two powerful Swedish films, 'The Emigrants' (1971) and 'The New Land' (1972), chronicling the 19th-century migration of a Swedish family to America. Max von Sydow and Liv Ullmann deliver outstanding performances as Karl-Oskar and Kristina, a couple struggling to build a new life amidst the harsh realities of frontier existence. The films explore themes of hardship, resilience, and the pursuit of a better future, making them a must-watch for fans of historical dramas.

Key Features

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Interviews: Interview with actor Liv Ullmann
• Other Documentary: 'To Paint Pictures'