The Sacrifice
dir. Andrei Tarkovsky
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Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
Critics consensus
Formally impressive, visually accomplished, and narratively rewarding, The Sacrifice places a fittingly solid capstone on a brilliant filmmaking career.
Directed byAndrei Tarkovsky
StarringErland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Sven Wollter, Valérie Mairesse
Written byAndrei Tarkovsky
CinematographySven Nykvist
EditingMichał Leszczyłowski
The Sacrifice
1986 · PG · 2h 29m
Drama
Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
Critics Consensus
Formally impressive, visually accomplished, and narratively rewarding, The Sacrifice places a fittingly solid capstone on a brilliant filmmaking career.
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