The Sacrifice

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Daniel B The imagery composition is exquisite. I won't pretend to understand it all on one viewing, but it certainly was impressive. I suggest reading the Wikipedia plot summary beforehand so you at least know who the characters are since it isn't explicit. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review Esra Y I absolutely adore Tarkovsky's artful, inspired, one of a kind cinema, his themes, symbols he often used, free verse poetry like dialogues but this one kind of lost me in second half. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/10/25 Full Review Andriyanto O Its so espressive and totaly excited Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Lemon C one of best Tarkovsky film Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/25 Full Review Virgo V The Sacrifice is a 1986 drama film written and directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. Starring Erland Josephson, the film was produced by the Swedish Film Institute. Many of the crew were alumni of Ingmar Bergman's films, including cinematographer Sven Nykvist. The Sacrifice centers on a middle-aged intellectual who attempts to bargain with God to stop an impending nuclear holocaust. The Sacrifice was Tarkovsky's third film as a Soviet expatriate, after Nostalghia and the documentary Voyage in Time and he died shortly after its completion. He was diagnosed with cancer after making the film and by 1986, was unable to attend its presentation at the Cannes Film Festival due to his illness. Like 1972's Solaris by Tarkovsky, The Sacrifice also won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. The 1986 film The Sacrifice by Andrei Tarkovsky has received many positive reviews, including praise for its cinematography, themes and performances: Cinematography: The film features dream-like photography and evocative scenery that reflects the horror of nuclear war. Sven Nykvist, a regular collaborator of Ingmar Bergman, was the cinematographer. Themes: The film explores complex themes, including religious and mystical allegories and the human experience of longing and understanding. Performances: The Swedish cast, led by Erland Josephson and Allan Edwall, was mesmerizing. Visuals: The film is visually accomplished and poetic. Production: The film is well-crafted and stylish. Narrative: The film is formally impressive and narratively rewarding. Farewell: The film is considered a fitting farewell to Tarkovsky's career. However, some say the film's slow pace and minimalist narrative may not be suitable for everyone. Others say that the film requires patience and that the first 30 minutes may alienate some viewers. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review S R An artistic surrealist apocalypse story based in Sweden and directed by the celebrated Russian. A strong cast (former Bergman people) who told this abstract tale about the end of the world and how this family chose to handle it or in some case to not. I struggled through it despite the beautiful filming and acting. I expect I need to have a lecture on it to fully appreciate the whole. There is a stunning scene with a house burning down, but then the ensuing push and pull with the others made it tough to want to keep watching. It was on the "Sight and Sound's 2022" list. RUS. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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