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Fanny and Alexander

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  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 17, 1982
Original language
Swedish
Spoken languages
English, German, Swedish, Yiddish
Countries
Sweden, Germany, France
Cinematography
Sven Nykvist
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$6,800,000
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