14. Fanny and Alexander (1982) & Let the Right One In (2008)

2020-12-14

This week sees a return to Scandinavia as we take on 2 highly acclaimed Swedish films. The first is Fanny and Alexander, the 1982 film which marked the end of Ingmar Bergman’s illustrious career as a director. This period drama gives an insight both into how Swedish high society lived at the start of the 20th century, and into some of the issues Bergman faced in his relationship with his father. The second is Let the Right One In, Tomas Alfredson’s 2008 romantic horror story about a young boy and the vampire he falls in love with. The film is an ...

This week sees a return to Scandinavia as we take on 2 highly acclaimed Swedish films.

The first is Fanny and Alexander, the 1982 film which marked the end of Ingmar Bergman’s illustrious career as a director. This period drama gives an insight both into how Swedish high society lived at the start of the 20th century, and into some of the issues Bergman faced in his relationship with his father.

The second is Let the Right One In, Tomas Alfredson’s 2008 romantic horror story about a young boy and the vampire he falls in love with. The film is an adaptation of the 2004 novel of the same title by John Ajvide Lindqvist.

Timestamps

Fanny and Alexander (00:07:05)

Let the Right One In (00:42:40)

Links

Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links

https://www.justwatch.com

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