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THE SACRIFICE

Offret

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Sweden, France, 1986
Drama, Sci-Fi
  • 149149 minutes

Synopsis

Alexander, a retired actor, is celebrating his birthday with family and friends when a TV announcement warns of an impending World War III and imminent nuclear catastrophe. Faced with an existential crisis, Alexander vows to renounce all he holds dear to prevent the disaster.

Synopsis

Alexander, a retired actor, is celebrating his birthday with family and friends when a TV announcement warns of an impending World War III and imminent nuclear catastrophe. Faced with an existential crisis, Alexander vows to renounce all he holds dear to prevent the disaster.