![]() ![]() Kristina’s religious uncle Danjel (Allan Edwall) and her friend Ulrika (Monica Zetterlund), accompany them on their journey in order to escape the oppression of the Swedish church. ![]() America’s fertile soil and nearly endless and free acres of land beckon, and Karl Oscar and Kristina ultimately see no other option but to embark upon the great and perilous journey for the good of their family. The Småland farmer Karl-Oskar Nilsson is masterfully portrayed by the legendary Max von Sydow (The Exorcist, The Seventh Seal, Game of Thrones), as he takes over the family farm with his beloved Kristina, a role Norwegian Liv Ullman (Autumn Sonata, Persona) is surprisingly convincing in.Īs with so many Europeans at the time, poor harvests make it difficult for the ever-growing family to put food on the table, forcing them to look for a better life elsewhere. ![]() With the recent migration crises and wars in mind, it adds an extra perspective to a story that is already strong on its own. It’s ultimately a timeless story for humanity as a whole, and a beautiful description of our instinctive need to look for greener pastures by means of migrating to new lands. Together, they offer a gripping account of a group of Swedish emigrants’ journey to America in the mid-19th century. These two movies are definitely my personal top picks on this list, and are based on Vilhelm Moberg’s classic book series published between 19. Why are The Emigrants & The New Land worth watching? Still, “Fanny and Alexander” is a fairly Easy film to watch by Bergman’s standards, which is likely why critics and viewers alike have rated it so highly over the years. With his signature story-telling and dialogue, Bergman along with his trusty right-hand-man Sven Nykvist make the three hours of “Fanny & Alexander” go by faster than you’d think, and although the movie doesn’t include much comedy or easily digested parts, it’s not really as heavy as some of his other movies are.Īs expected from the sheer quality of the cast, the acting is superb and all the actors contribute to the overall quality and success of the film.Īs a testament to this, “Fanny and Alexander” won four Oscars when it premiered in 1983 (though it came out in 1982 in Sweden), which perhaps wasn’t unexpected given Bergman’s status in the movie industry, and the theatric characteristics of the movie.Īfter all, with the grandiose sets, beautiful costumes, lovely music, and impeccable masks and wigs - it would be hard for the academy to overlook. “Fanny and Alexander” is a wonderfully creepy tale told through the eyes of two Swedish children, with both frightening and loving characters that are guaranteed to etch themselves into your memory. ![]()
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