A new book 'Andrei Tarkovsky: A Photographic Chronicle of the Making of The Sacrifice' has been published to mark Andrei Tarkovsky's 80th Birthday Anniversary. The book contains more than 250 photographs taken over the course of the shooting period. Photographs and text by Tarkovsky's interpreter Layla Alexander-Garrett.
There's something rather silly about Erland Josephson running back and forth in a black kimono feigning anguish. As much as I admire Tarkovsky (and Nykvist), this long take from his last film is not representative of the director's cinematic genius.
He sacrificed everything he has to save the world from coming nuclear war, and that task comes from God through his dreams ... and he succeeds, but ends up in hospital car like a lunatic ... only witch woman believes him and knows his mission ... almost autistic world of omniscience ... amazing and fantastic ... best director in history
The best thing about this shot is that this is actually Take TWO. With Take One, the film jammed in the camera. So they had to rebuild the whole house and do it over.
I saw this movie when I was about 20 years old and it absolutely frightened the daylights out of me. Even though I didn't "get it" I was still deeply moved and had trouble sleeping for days after seeing it.
4. the escape of the house through a ladder is the best way to be seen than to hide, 5. the "Swedish" radio is playing nothing less than a Zen soundtrack customized for Alexander's ceremony 6 the most innefective paramedics let him in and out of the ambulance twice. 7. the "little man" carries two buckets full of water (where from?), he could barely carry empty. 9 all nature destroyed, except the untouched tiniest dry tree. Alexander seems conscious of and playfull with his own hallucinations.
Most beautiful. Genius. Magic. ...and hilarious! All Alexander's hallucinations, hinted at through absurdities such as: 1 the fire ignites through the finest of all cloths(!), placed on top(!), not at the bottom, of the oddest and most fire inneffective structure of chairs; 2 the phone rings while the house is engulfed in flames; 3 paramedics magically arrive to the remote location in minutes, impeccably dressed, and driving a vehicle more typical of the first than the third world war. More.
Most touching was to see, in a documentary that I can't identify, Tarkovsky himself watching this shot for the first time in his death bed. It is followed by a long period of silence that I don't dare to try to describe or comment on. It would be great if someone would have and download it. He is just in awe with his own work. And who isn't? Each Tarkovsky film, each scene, even each frame is the best. Impossible to compare. They are ALL the best...in some way or ways. This one is magic.
The sacrifice is to give up a house by the lake to save humanity and the world. What a bargain! Real bang for the buck. And then, why to burn it down, instead of just giving it up for others enjoyment? Besides abandoning the boy, he now leaves him also homeless. Pretty cheap and selfish sacrifice. Self centered as always with his words, words, words, in useles obsessive monologues.
Where did you find out about that? Its incredible. I have to give a 3min presentation on a visual that inspired me and the first thing I thought of was this scene. Its such a shame i'm limited to 3 mins I could talk about this for a long time!
There are two kinds of people in this world, the ones who begin to understand this film, and the rest. It's unbelievable to see this scene done in a single shot, over 5 minutes, and when you know that this is the 2nd take, the first take was lost when the camera jammed while the house burnt down, and the production crew managed to rebuild the house from nothing to save the film....
A new book 'Andrei Tarkovsky: A Photographic Chronicle of the Making of The Sacrifice' has been published to mark Andrei Tarkovsky's 80th Birthday Anniversary. The book contains more than 250 photographs taken over the course of the shooting period. Photographs and text by Tarkovsky's interpreter Layla Alexander-Garrett.
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There's something rather silly about Erland Josephson running back and forth in a black kimono feigning anguish. As much as I admire Tarkovsky (and Nykvist), this long take from his last film is not representative of the director's cinematic genius.
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He sacrificed everything he has to save the world from coming nuclear war, and that task comes from God through his dreams ... and he succeeds, but ends up in hospital car like a lunatic ... only witch woman believes him and knows his mission ... almost autistic world of omniscience ... amazing and fantastic ... best director in history
paganserb 4 months ago
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paganserb 4 months ago
fantastic ..
Yarouse 4 months ago
uh,heavy but deeply true masterpiece!RIP.Legend Andrey!
holicat098 5 months ago
The best thing about this shot is that this is actually Take TWO. With Take One, the film jammed in the camera. So they had to rebuild the whole house and do it over.
Pwells1 6 months ago in playlist Filme (Film)
I saw this movie when I was about 20 years old and it absolutely frightened the daylights out of me. Even though I didn't "get it" I was still deeply moved and had trouble sleeping for days after seeing it.
heysalsaguy 8 months ago
4. the escape of the house through a ladder is the best way to be seen than to hide, 5. the "Swedish" radio is playing nothing less than a Zen soundtrack customized for Alexander's ceremony 6 the most innefective paramedics let him in and out of the ambulance twice. 7. the "little man" carries two buckets full of water (where from?), he could barely carry empty. 9 all nature destroyed, except the untouched tiniest dry tree. Alexander seems conscious of and playfull with his own hallucinations.
poli4007 1 year ago
Most beautiful. Genius. Magic. ...and hilarious! All Alexander's hallucinations, hinted at through absurdities such as: 1 the fire ignites through the finest of all cloths(!), placed on top(!), not at the bottom, of the oddest and most fire inneffective structure of chairs; 2 the phone rings while the house is engulfed in flames; 3 paramedics magically arrive to the remote location in minutes, impeccably dressed, and driving a vehicle more typical of the first than the third world war. More.
poli4007 1 year ago
Most touching was to see, in a documentary that I can't identify, Tarkovsky himself watching this shot for the first time in his death bed. It is followed by a long period of silence that I don't dare to try to describe or comment on. It would be great if someone would have and download it. He is just in awe with his own work. And who isn't? Each Tarkovsky film, each scene, even each frame is the best. Impossible to compare. They are ALL the best...in some way or ways. This one is magic.
openmindset 1 year ago
The sacrifice is to give up a house by the lake to save humanity and the world. What a bargain! Real bang for the buck. And then, why to burn it down, instead of just giving it up for others enjoyment? Besides abandoning the boy, he now leaves him also homeless. Pretty cheap and selfish sacrifice. Self centered as always with his words, words, words, in useles obsessive monologues.
justfrancisko 1 year ago
Where did you find out about that? Its incredible. I have to give a 3min presentation on a visual that inspired me and the first thing I thought of was this scene. Its such a shame i'm limited to 3 mins I could talk about this for a long time!
cibj88 1 year ago
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poli4007 1 year ago
WOW. just wow.
marlakash 1 year ago 3
One of the best cinematic shots ever.
sergeyvandaalen 1 year ago 4
eternal return, Nietzsches dwarf...
Vesters1 1 year ago 2
for me.. this is tarkovsky's best film..
malingsia 2 years ago 8
Could you tell me where to find this movie?
Wrestlingfanatic922 2 years ago
There are two kinds of people in this world, the ones who begin to understand this film, and the rest. It's unbelievable to see this scene done in a single shot, over 5 minutes, and when you know that this is the 2nd take, the first take was lost when the camera jammed while the house burnt down, and the production crew managed to rebuild the house from nothing to save the film....
WinterBot7877 2 years ago 9
I'm glad that you liked it. you´re wellcome. :-)
imaginista 2 years ago
This film had such a powerful effect on me when I first saw it about 20 years ago. Thanks for posting it.
DrRestezi 2 years ago 4
you´re wellcome. enjoy it.
imaginista 2 years ago
thanks! I've been looking for this shot for a very long time.
koriolans 2 years ago