Steering away from the pain, neuroses, and heavy metaphysical questions showcased in his earlier work, Ingmar Bergman created this film based on childhood memories of the turn of the century.
FANNY AND ALEXANDER begins with the Ekdahl family's Christmas celebration, their large home serving as the meeting place for a merry celebration by family members and servants who dance about heedless of social constraints. Late that night, ten-year-old Alexander (Bertil Guve) is tucked in by the
buxom maid, who apologizes for being unable to spend the night with him because she has other obligations--namely bedding down with his kindly Uncle Carl (Boerje Ahlstedt), a marri...
Released:
1982
Rated:
R
Length:
188 mins