Review of Fanny and Alexander (1982) by Brandon M — 12 Jun 2007

As someone plagued by a guilty Christian conscience found this movie enlightening.

This review of Fanny and Alexander (1982) was written by Brandon M on 12 Jun 2007.

Fanny and Alexander has generally received very positive reviews.

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