Review of Fanny and Alexander (1982) by Lucia G — 27 Sep 2007

A trip back to childhood... A time when dead, love, magic, pain, dreams..., everything coexists ...

This review of Fanny and Alexander (1982) was written by Lucia G on 27 Sep 2007.

Fanny and Alexander has generally received very positive reviews.

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