Fanny and Alexander (1984)

Ingmar Bergman's own documentary on the making of Fanny and Alexander offers a unique look into his creative process and the production history of the film. The new high-definition transfer for the documentary was created from a 16mm interpositive and was supervised by Lee Kline. In Swedish, with optional English subtitles.

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A long and illuminating conversation between Ingmar Bergman and film critic Nils Petter Sundgren in which the famous Swedish director discusses his childhood years, fascination with cinema, directing methods, and decision to quit making feature films. The conversation was filmed for Swedish television in 1984. In Swedish, with optional English subtitles.

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).

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).

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).

Isak plots to rescue Fanny and Alexander from their stepfather. Contains the Fifth Act (The Demons) and the Epilogue.