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Sacrifice (The) AKA Offret (Blu-ray) (1986)
Alexander, a journalist and former actor and philosopher, tells his little son how worried he is about the lack of spirituality of modern mankind.Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by Layla Alexander-Garrett, Andrei Tarkovksy's translator on the set
Interview with editor Michał Leszczyłowski (32:17)
Theatrical Trailer (1:53)
Trailer for "Nostalghia" (3:02)
DISC TWO (DVD)
"Directed By Andrei Tarkovsky" documentary (101:28)
"The Sacrifice" Theatrical Trailer (1:53)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Swedish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
Credits are in French.
Comes with a booklet with excerpts from Andrei Tarkovsky's diaries and an essay by film scholar Robert Bird -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary by Layla Alexander-Garrett, Andrei Tarkovksy's translator on the set
"Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky" documentary (101:35)
Interview with Michal Leszczylowski (32:18)
"The Sacrifice" Re-Release Trailer (1:53)
"Nostalghia" Re-Release Trailer (1:32) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Swedish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:738329269272
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Notes:Transfer from the 2023 4K SDR restoration by the Swedish Film Institute from the original 35mm camera negative.
First pressing includes a slipcover. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by Layla Alexander-Garrett, Andrei Tarkovksy's translator on the set
Interview with editor Michał Leszczyłowski (32:17)
Theatrical Trailer (1:53)
Trailer for "Nostalghia" (3:02)
DISC TWO (DVD)
"Directed By Andrei Tarkovsky" documentary (101:28)
"The Sacrifice" Theatrical Trailer (1:53)
Trailer for "Nostalghia" (3:02) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Swedish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
Credits are in French.
Comes with a booklet with excerpts from Andrei Tarkovsky's diaries and an essay by film scholar Robert Bird -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary by Layla Alexander-Garrett, Andrei Tarkovksy's translator on the set
"Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky" documentary (101:35)
Interview with Michal Leszczylowski (32:18)
"The Sacrifice" Re-Release Trailer (1:53)
"Nostalghia" Re-Release Trailer (1:32) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Swedish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:738329269272
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Notes:Transfer from the 2023 4K SDR restoration by the Swedish Film Institute from the original 35mm camera negative.
First pressing includes a slipcover. -
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Subtitles:Japanese (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Swedish LPCM 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a leaflet with essays (in Japanese).
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
DISC TWO (DVD)
"Directed By Andrei Tarkovsky" documentary (97:28)
"The Sacrifice" photo gallery
"Directed By Andrei Tarkovsky" photo gallery
Bonus trailers for "The Return" (2:17), "The Rider Named Death" (1:37), "The Vanished Empire" (1:46) and "Ward #6" (1:30) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Swedish LPCM 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes in a cardboard slipcase.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary by Layla Alexander-Garrett
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
"Andrei Tarkovsky's Metaphysical Dream Zone" Mary Wild Introduction (2:35)
"Andrei Tarkovsky's Metaphysical Dream Zone Part 7: The Sacrifice - Disharmony and the Ideal" featurette (12:29)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Swedish LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a 36 page booklet.
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canadian 2025 and 2018 Kino Lorber releases have some exclusive extras. Note the 2025 release has a newer restoration and the extras are all on the Blu-ray rather than on a bonus DVD.
The UK release has some differing exclusive extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Kino Lorber - No cuts (146:32)
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray America- Kino Lorber - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts (146:32)
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Japan- King Records - No cuts (148:42)
- Blu-ray ALL America- Kino Lorber - No cuts (148:53)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Curzon Artificial Eye - No cuts (149:02).
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Comparison added by Vincent_Bouche on 05/07/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 19/06/25UPDATE LOG:
05/07/11: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
23/06/15: Addition of the Japan release.
25/09/16: Addition of UK, updated capsaholic.
25/04/18: Added 2018 US edition.
19/06/25: Added US 2025, Canada x2.
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