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At the dawn of World War III, a man searches for a way to restore peace to the world and finds he must give something in return.

DIRECTOR
  • Andrei Tarkovsky
WRITERS
STUDIOS
  • Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI)
  • Argos Films
  • Film Four International
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It is Alexander's birthday, and his family have gathered at his remote cottage to celebrate. The celebrations are marred, however, first by conventional family intrigue, then by the terrifying news that the low-flying jet planes signalled the start of a nuclear war between the superpowers. As the family attempts to cope, Alexander is troubled by extraordinary dreams, and then informed by the unfathomable philosopher-postman, Otto, that he has the power to redeem the world, including his dear young son, if only he will visit the solitary Maria, who Otto insists is a witch.

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IMDB Score
8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes Score
82%