Released in 1982 in a 5-hour version for Swedish television and cut to 180 minutes for theatrical...
Fanny and Alexander
As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.
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Fanny and Alexander
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 17, 1982
Runtime
3h 8m
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
User Score
78%
Original Title
Fanny och Alexander
Production Companies
Cinematograph AB, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT, Gaumont, Personafilm, Tobis
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$6,800,000
Description
As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.