Fanny and Alexander (Ingmar Bergman 1982) w/ Jamila Brown

Dec 18

Felicia is joined by Jamila Brown to discuss Ingmar Bergman’s family epic that unfolds over four acts, Fanny and Alexander (1982).

We chat about treatment of children within a family and how they’re given a level of independence until an outsider arrives. Along with how Bergman develops a cast of well rounded and three dimensional characters.

We also discuss how this is a rare Bergman film with a male lead and how important it was that the story was told through the eyes of a young boy.

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Sources:

Lili Horvát’s Top 10 | Current | The Criterion Collection

Fanny and Alexander:Bergman’s Bildungsroman | Current | The Criterion Collection

Fanny and Alexander:In the World of Childhood | Current | The Criterion Collection

Family Affair: The Dinner Scene in Fanny and Alexander | Current | The Criterion Collection

The Christmas Spirit: Gun Wållgren in Fanny and Alexander | Current | The Criterion Collection

Fanny and Alexander: The enduring power of Ingmar Bergman’s masterpiece – The Irish Times

OUTRO SONG:

Sonata in E-flat Major for Flute Siciliano

FILMS MENTIONED:
The Magic Flute (Ingmar Bergman 1975)

Persona (Ingmar Bergman 1966)