The Sacrifice
Offret
“The final film of Andrei Tarkovsky”
Synopsis
Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
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4K Restoration | UK & IRE TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-09
Top Cast
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Erland Josephson
Alexander
Susan Fleetwood
Adelaide
Allan Edwall
Otto
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Maria
Sven Wollter
Victor
Valérie Mairesse
Julia
Filippa Franzén
Marta
Tommy Kjellqvist
Little Man
Per Källman
Ambulance Driver
Tommy Nordahl
Ambulance Driver
Tintin Anderzon
(voice)
Jane Friedmann
(voice)
Helena Brodin
(voice)
Martin Lindström
(voice)
Birgit Carlstén
(voice)
Jan-Olof Strandberg
(voice)
Christian Jarder
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival（4K RESTORATION）
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Original Title
- Offret
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Icelandic, French, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Faragó Film, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrei Tarkovsky
Andrei Tarkovsky
Sven Nykvist
Michał Leszczyłowski, Andrei Tarkovsky
Anna-Lena Wibom
Department Leadership Roster
Andrei Tarkovsky
Director
Andrei Tarkovsky
Screenplay
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Inger Pehrsson
Costume Design
Michał Leszczyłowski
Editor
Anna Asp
Production Design
Anna-Lena Wibom
Producer
Andrei Tarkovsky
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sacrifice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sacrifice about?
Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
Who directed The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Who stars in The Sacrifice?
The principal cast of The Sacrifice includes Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Sven Wollter.
When was The Sacrifice released and how long is it?
The Sacrifice was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
How much did The Sacrifice make at the box office?
The Sacrifice grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).