Fanny and Alexander
Originally released in 1982. Fanny and Alexander is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Ingmar Bergman. With a runtime of 3h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bertil Guve, Pernilla Allwin, and Jan Malmsjö
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
3h 8m
188 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (850 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.8M
1.1x return
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Bertil Guve
as Alexander Ekdahl
Pernilla Allwin
as Fanny 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
Kristina Adolphson
as Siri
Erland Josephson
as Isak Jacobi
Mats Bergman
as Aron Retzinsky
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,800,000
Production Companies
- Cinematograph AB
- Svenska Filminstitutet
- SVT
- Gaumont
- Personafilm
- Tobis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fanny and Alexander about?
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 ...
Who directed Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
How long is Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander has a runtime of 3 hours and 8 minutes (188 minutes total).
When was Fanny and Alexander released?
Fanny and Alexander was released on December 17, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fanny and Alexander?
The main cast of Fanny and Alexander includes Bertil Guve, Pernilla Allwin, Jan Malmsjö, Ewa Fröling, Gunn Wållgren.
Is Fanny and Alexander worth watching?
Fanny and Alexander has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 850 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.