The Sacrifice

The Sacrifice

1986 · 2h29 · Film

Directed by Andreï Tarkovski

Starring Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Sven Wollter, Valérie Mairesse, Filippa Franzén, Tommy Kjellqvist, Per Källman, Tommy Nordahl

7.7/10Aggregated public rating
621 votes
Vibes:to crymy mind blown
Vibes:tearscontemplation
Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted
Drama

Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.

Original title
Offret
Original language
Swedish
Screenplay
Andreï Tarkovski
Cinematography
Sven Nykvist, Lars Karlsson
Cast
Guðrún Gísladóttir, Sven Wollter, Valérie Mairesse, Filippa Franzén, Tommy Kjellqvist, Per Källman, Tommy Nordahl, Tintin Anderzon, Jane Friedmann

Updated July 22, 2026

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