Fanny and Alexander (1982) movie poster

Fanny and Alexander (1982)

Fanny och Alexander
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👍 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 100% (RT: 100%, MC: 100) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FantasyDramaMystery

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Runtime
3h 8m
Country
Sweden, Germany, France
Language
Swedish
TMDB Rating
7.8/10 (863 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metacritic
100
Cast
Pernilla Allwin as Fanny Ekdahl
Bertil Guve as Alexander Ekdahl
Jan Malmsjö as Bishop Edvard Vergerus
Ewa Fröling as Emilie Ekdahl
Gunn Wållgren as Helena Ekdahl
Börje Ahlstedt as Carl Ekdahl
Anna Bergman as Hanna Schwartz
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 863 votes. Critics gave it 100%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Fanny and Alexander, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Fanny and Alexander is a 1982 fantasy, drama, mystery film directed by Ingmar Bergman. 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. The film has been rated by 863 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a fantasy film, Fanny and Alexander delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Fanny and Alexander (1982) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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