Fanny and Alexander
film by Bergman [1982]
Also known as: “Fanny & Alexander”, “Fanny och Alexander”
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Fanny and Alexander is a 1982 film by Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. The movie, which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, portrays the lives of a wealthy theatrical family in turn-of-the-century Sweden through the eyes of a young boy. Bergman, known for his exploration of moral and spiritual themes, often featured recurring actors like Gunnar Björnstrand in his works. The film is considered a significant part of Bergman's oeuvre, which often delves into complex family relationships and the human search for meaning.123
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