A Sacrifice

"Purify and start again."

2024 1h 34m EN

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5.5

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★5.5TMDB · 156

ThrillerHorror

Synopsis

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American social psychologist Ben Monroe investigates a local cult connected to a disturbing event. While he immerses himself into his work, his rebellious teenage daughter, Mazzy, gets involved with a mysterious local boy, who introduces her to the city’s underground party scene. As these two worlds head towards an intersection, Mazzy finds herself in great danger and Ben will need to race against the clock to save her.

“Purify and start again.”

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Cast

Eric Bana
Ben Monroe
Sadie Sink
Mazzy
Sylvia Hoeks
Nina
Jonas Dassler
Martin
Sophie Rois
Hilma
Stephan Kampwirth
Max
Justine del Corte
Sofie Aumann
Joone Dankou
Elsa Neumann

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jordan Scott
Writers: Jordan Scott
Languages: German, English
Countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jordan Scott, shot by Julie Kirkwood. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Volker Bertelmann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Rachel Durance shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Eric Bana and Sadie Sink and Sylvia Hoeks carry the top of the cast.

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CAST

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Marketing tagline: "Purify and start again.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jordan Scott directs. Julie Kirkwood behind the camera. Volker Bertelmann scores. Rachel Durance cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in German, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, English.
3International production across 4 countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Jordan Scott, shot by Julie Kirkwood. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Volker Bertelmann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Rachel Durance shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Eric Bana and Sadie Sink and Sylvia Hoeks carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Purify and start again.".
9IMDB entry: tt16491560 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.