#23. liv ullmann in the emigrants

an exceptional actress of the 1970's, ullmann was twice nominated for an oscar in her prolific career, but it was her performance as kristina in jan troell's the emigrants that truly highlights her immense acting skills. as a woman who travels from her native sweden to a rural life in minnesota, the nilssons face abuse, discrimination and hardships faced by many that acquire a new life in the land of the free. 

*nominated for 1972 best actress oscar;

lost to liza minelli in cabaret