

Fanny and Alexander (1982)
R 3h 8m 7.3/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Cast: Bertil Guve, Pernilla Allwin, Jan Malmsjö, Ewa Fröling, Gunn Wållgren
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Religious persecution
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Other
Wrongful imprisonment
Where to Watch
Streaming
Rent / Buy
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