The Sacrifice

1986, Drama, 2h 25m

42 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Formally impressive, visually accomplished, and narratively rewarding, The Sacrifice places a fittingly solid capstone on a brilliant filmmaking career. Read critic reviews

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Alexander (Erland Josephson) is celebrating his birthday with family and friends when they receive some stunning news from the radio. World War III has erupted, and the end of the world is near. In order to avert the apocalypse, Alexander makes a bargain with God: He'll give up everything he values in life, including his beautiful home and beloved son (Tommy Kjellqvist). So, when Alexander awakens from this episode, as if from a dream, he sets about doing just that.

Cast & Crew

Erland Josephson
Alexander
Allan Edwall
Otto
Susan Fleetwood
Adelaide
Valérie Mairesse
Julia
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Maria
Sven Wollter
Victor
Filippa Franzen
Marta
Tommy Kjellqvist
Little Man
Andrei Tarkovsky
Director
Andrei Tarkovsky
Writer
Anna-Lena Wibom
Producer
Sven Nykvist
Cinematographer
Henri Colpi
Film Editor
Michal Leszczylowski
Film Editor
Andrei Tarkovsky
Film Editor
Anna Asp
Production Design
Inger Pehrsson
Costume Designer
Florence Fouquier D'Herouel
Makeup Artist
Kjell Gustavsson
Makeup Artist
Katinka Faragó
Production Manager
Kerstin Eriksdotter
Assistant Director
Yevgeniya Pototksaya
Sound
Owe Svensson
Sound
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