Thought-provoking, visually arresting, and powered by a kinetic original script co-written with Will Arbery (Succession), Romain Gavras’ English-language debut has proved to be a unique standout at this year's festival.

During a star-studded charity gala brimming with celebrities, billionaires and empty speeches, a movie star in the midst of an existential crisis (Chris Evans) is taken hostage by a radical warrior (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her devoted followers. As the night descends into chaos, both an inward journey and an outward adventure ensue, where the line between performance and belief, salvation and sacrifice, begins to blur.

Cast: Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, Ambika Mod, Sam Richardson, Jonatan “Yung Lean” Leandoer, Jade Croot, Miriam Silverman, Charli XCX with John Malkovich and Salma Hayek Pinault.

Take a read through the press so far:

"Anya Taylor-Joy’s performance as Joan is magnetic" The Film Stage.

"[Gavras] has a keen, bold talent for marrying startling images with enveloping sound. Sacrifice often looks like a zillion bucks" The Hollywood Reporter.

"Sacrifice is full of gorgeous imagery, from the steaming volcano to the areas this group takes their hostages to on their journey, as Gavras’ directing reminds one of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Andrei Tarkovsky." Collider.

"Evans delivers… with profound sincerity, putting together one of his strongest and most honest performances." Awards Watch
"Romain Gavras has a great eye, ensuring Sacrifice is never not a pleasure to look at." IndieWire.

Prorom will release Sacrifice in cinemas from Eastern Europe soon.