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The Sacrifice (1986)

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The final film of Andrei Tarkovsky

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Andrei Tarkovsky
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    Alexander Erland Josephson
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    Adelaide Susan Fleetwood
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    Otto Allan Edwall
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    Maria Guðrún Gísladóttir
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    Victor Sven Wollter
  • Profile picture of Valérie Mairesse
    Julia Valérie Mairesse
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    (voice) Tintin Anderzon
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    (voice) Jane Friedmann

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  • father son relationship
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