The Sacrifice
(1986)
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The Sacrifice
(1986)
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| Erland Josephson | ... |
Alexander
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| Susan Fleetwood | ... |
Adelaide
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Allan Edwall | ... |
Otto
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Guðrún Gísladóttir | ... |
Maria
(as Guðrún S. Gísladóttir)
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Sven Wollter | ... |
Victor
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Valérie Mairesse | ... |
Julia
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Filippa Franzén | ... |
Marta
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Tommy Kjellqvist | ... |
Gossen
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Per Källman | ... |
Ambulansförare
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Tommy Nordahl | ... |
Ambulansförare
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Tintin Anderzon | ... |
(voice)
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Helena Brodin | ... |
(voice)
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Birgit Carlstén | ... |
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Jane Friedmann | ... |
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Martin Lindström | ... |
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Alexander, a journalist and former actor and philosopher, tells his little son how worried he is about the lack of spirituality of modern mankind. In the night of his birthday, the third world war breaks out. In his despair Alexander turns himself in a prayer to God, offering him everything to have the war not happen at all. Written by Gert de Boer
This is a spare and haunting work that weaves its spell slowly yet powerfully. Every shot is framed with loving care, and Tarkovsky allows the camera to remain fixed on a scene as events unfold. It's perhaps the most beautifully photographed film I've ever seen. There's very little music during the course of the movie, yet subtle, mysterious sounds contribute to an overall feeling of mystery and foreboding. The acting and dialogue are no doubt greatly influenced by the work of Bergman. Perhaps the film is a kind of homage to him.
This is definitely not a popcorn movie, nor one to see on a first date. I recommend you see it when you're not distracted or impatient - when you can be fully present and mindful as events develop at an unhurried, organic, human pace. The cumulative effect is devastating, yet somehow wonderfully cathartic.