The Sacrifice (1986)
The final film of Andrei Tarkovsky
Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 149 min
Release Date: May 9, 1986
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Erland Josephson - Alexander
- Susan Fleetwood - Adelaide
- Allan Edwall - Otto
- Guðrún Gísladóttir - Maria
- Sven Wollter - Victor
- Valérie Mairesse - Julia
- Filippa Franzén - Marta
- Tommy Kjellqvist - Little Man
- Per Källman - Ambulance Driver
- Tommy Nordahl - Ambulance Driver
Screenplay
- Andrei Tarkovsky (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Michał Leszczyłowski, Andrei Tarkovsky
Production: Faragó Film, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: Sweden, France, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français, Íslenska, svenska
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: sv
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Philosophical and Existential Questions
Keywords
nuclear war, philosopher, world war iii, philosophical, reflective, father son relationship, enchant
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sacrifice about?
- Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
- Who directed The Sacrifice?
- The Sacrifice was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
- Who stars in The Sacrifice?
- The Sacrifice stars Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Sven Wollter, Valérie Mairesse.
- How long is The Sacrifice?
- The Sacrifice has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- What genre is The Sacrifice?
- The Sacrifice is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Sacrifice?
- The Sacrifice has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- How much did The Sacrifice gross?
- The Sacrifice grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was The Sacrifice produced?
- The Sacrifice was produced in Sweden, France, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Sacrifice?
- The themes of The Sacrifice include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Philosophical and Existential Questions.