Fanny and Alexander
Seen through a child’s eyes, this turn-of-the-century Swedish family saga moves from festive warmth and playful imagination into deeper conflicts, fears, and questions about love, authority, and belonging.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
Young Alexander glimpses the supernatural before the scattered branches of his family gather at his grandmother's house for a traditional Christmas party. Contains the Prologue and the First Act (The Ekhdal Family Celebrates Christmas).
Dec 25, 1984 · 96m -
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Episode 2
Alexander's family is torn apart by the death of his father, and his mother's subsequent marriage to the icy priest Edvard Vergérus. Fanny and Alexander continue to suffer at the hands of their cruel stepfather while a series of ghosts pay visits to the living. Contains the Second Act (The Wraith) and the Third Act (The Breakup).
Dec 27, 1984 · 41m -
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Episode 3
Alexander makes up a story about his stepfather for which he gets brutally punished. Meanwhile Helena discusses with Gustav about his intentions for Maj. Contains the Fourth Act (The Summer's Events).
Dec 30, 1984 · 39m -
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Episode 4
Isak plots to rescue Fanny and Alexander from their stepfather. Contains the Fifth Act (The Demons) and the Epilogue.
Jan 2, 1985 · 60m
