🌍🎬 THE SACRIFICE (4K RESTORATION FILM & DISCUSSION)
About the event
☢️ *What would you give up if you knew the world was about to end!*
👋 Hey guys! For this one we’re heading to Curzon Mayfair for the 4K restoration of Andrei Tarkovsky’s The Sacrifice, screening as part of Curzon’s Film 50 celebrations.
This was Tarkovsky’s final film, made in Sweden and released in 1986, the same year he died. It follows Alexander, a retired actor celebrating his birthday with his family when news arrives that nuclear war may have begun. Faced with the possibility of everything disappearing, he makes a desperate bargain with God.
It’s also an interesting meeting of two cinematic worlds. Tarkovsky made the film in Sweden with several people closely associated with Ingmar Bergman, most notably cinematographer Sven Nykvist, and the result unmistakably looking absolutely beautiful. Seeing Nykvist’s images in a new 4K restoration on the big screen feels like a pretty good reason to spend a Sunday afternoon at the cinema.
The Meetup: We’ll meet at the Curzon Mayfair bar from 2:15 pm for drinks and a chat before heading into the 3:00 pm screening. I’ll be in seat G21 if you want to book nearby.
The restoration runs for around 2 hours 29 minutes, so allowing for trailers we should be back at the bar at around 5:45 pm for our discussion and Letterboxd scores.
See you there! Faheem
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👉 HEADS UP
• If you sign up and later can’t make it, please 🙏 drop us a quick message (or change your RSVP) You can also follow our club [@movieroadhouse](https://www.instagram.com/movieroadhouseuk/) on instagram for fun updates
️ 🗓️ SCHEDULE BREAKDOW
• 2:15 PM: Drinks (Curzon Mayfair) • 3:00 PM: Screening (Screen 1) • 5:45 PM: Discussion + Letterboxd scores
📱STAY CONNECTED
• Join our WhatsApp or Telegram groups (available by request), or hop onto our [WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaMVu2Z1NCrYkXpqOd1X) or [Telegram Channe](https://t.me/movieroadhouse)[l](https://t.me/movieroadhouse)for quiet updates without the chat. Whatever you prefer!
🎬 PLOT DETAIL
• Retired actor Alexander is celebrating his birthday with family and friends when news breaks of an impending nuclear catastrophe. Desperate to prevent the destruction of everything he loves, he makes a promise to God that he will sacrifice it all if the world can be restored.
🎟️ TICKET INFO & PRICES
• Tickets from £15 and free for members • Book [here](https://www.curzon.com/ticketing/seats/MAY1-33991/)
📍VENUE ADDRESS
• Curzon Bloomsbury:The Brunswick Centre London WC1N 1A
🔊 HOW WE ROLL
• Have fun, be respectful, and no abuse of any kin • Three-time no-show limit (applies after your first attended event), please update your RSVP if your plans chang • This group is for over-18s onl
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