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The Sacrifice

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7.6
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Original title
Offret
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Running time
145 min.
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Sweden Sweden
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Genre
Drama | Psychological Drama. Cult Movie
Synopsis
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 happened at all.
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Awards
1986: Cannes: Jury Prize, Ecumenical Jury, FIPRESCI, Artistic Contribution (Nykvist)
1987: BAFTA: Best Foreign Language Picture
1986: Seminci: Golden Spike: Best Movie
1986: Guldbagge Awards (Sweden): Best Film and Actor (Erland Josephson)
1986: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): nominated to Best Director.
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The Sacrifice
1986
Andrei Tarkovsky
7.6
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