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.
Release date : 1982-12-17
Production country :
Sweden, Germany, France
Production company :
Cinematograph AB, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT, Gaumont, Personafilm, Tobis
Durasi : 188 Min.
Popularity : 2
7.78
Total Vote : 835
Advantages of movie
Almost all films carry messages about love, struggle, justice, hope, or humanity that can inspire the audience.
movie Shortcomings
There are films that are too slow at the beginning and too fast at the end — or vice versa — making the audience easily bored or confused.
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