Review of Fanny and Alexander (1982) by Anjul G — 18 Apr 2008

An epic film.. a masterwork of character study... all the philosophy has been intertwined very realistically...

This review of Fanny and Alexander (1982) was written by Anjul G on 18 Apr 2008.

Fanny and Alexander has generally received very positive reviews.

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