Um die Jahrhundertwende wachsen die Geschwister Fanny und Alexander Ekdahl im Haus der Großmutter auf. Nach dem überraschenden Tod des Vaters heiratet die Mutter den Bischof Vergerus, bei dem sie sich Trost und Beistand erhofft. Doch der Geistliche wird mehr und mehr zum herzlosen Tyrannen, der die Kinder maßregelt und bestraft. Durch eine List gelingt es den beiden, die Mutter wieder zur Oma zu bringen…
Autor: Ingmar Bergman
Sendedatum: 1984-12-25
Laufzeit: 99 min
Übersicht: Young Alexander glimpses the supernatural before the scattered branches of his family gather at his grandmother's house for a traditional Christmas party. Contains the Prologue and the First Act (The Ekhdal Family Celebrates Christmas).
Autor: Ingmar Bergman
Sendedatum: 1984-12-27
Laufzeit: 75 min
Übersicht: Alexander's family is torn apart by the death of his father, and his mother's subsequent marriage to the icy priest Edvard Vergérus. Fanny and Alexander continue to suffer at the hands of their cruel stepfather while a series of ghosts pay visits to the living. Contains the Second Act (The Wraith) and the Third Act (The Breakup).
Autor: Ingmar Bergman
Sendedatum: 1984-12-30
Laufzeit: 57 min
Übersicht: Alexander makes up a story about his stepfather for which he gets brutally punished. Meanwhile Helena discusses with Gustav about his intentions for Maj. Contains the Fourth Act (The Summer's Events).
Autor: Ingmar Bergman
Sendedatum: 1985-01-02
Laufzeit: 83 min
Übersicht: Isak plots to rescue Fanny and Alexander from their stepfather. Contains the Fifth Act (The Demons) and the Epilogue.
