Sacrifice 2012
In *Sacrifice* (2012), Icelandic director Jakob Halldórsson crafts a claustrophobic survival thriller that plunges into the dark heart of greed and desperation.
Director: Jakob Halldórsson
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacrifice (2012) about?
Set against Iceland's financial collapse, *Sacrifice* follows three desperate people fleeing with a fortune in cash, only to be stranded on a remote rock after a storm. As resources dwindle, their fraying bonds and moral limits are pushed to the breaking point.
Who directed Sacrifice?
Jakob Halldórsson directed *Sacrifice*, bringing a sharp focus to its tense, character-driven survival narrative.
Who stars in Sacrifice?
The film features Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Víkingur Kristjánsson, and Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir in its core cast.
Is Sacrifice (2012) worth watching?
While *Sacrifice* is a short film (15 minutes), its high-stakes drama and moral dilemmas pack a punch. It's best suited for fans of intense, character-driven thrillers with a dark twist.
How long is Sacrifice?
Sacrifice runs for 15 minutes.
About Sacrifice (2012) — A survival thriller where greed meets the unforgiving sea
In *Sacrifice* (2012), Icelandic director Jakob Halldórsson crafts a claustrophobic survival thriller that plunges into the dark heart of greed and desperation. The film follows Oli, his young girlfriend, and a manipulative colleague as they flee Iceland's financial collapse with a duffel bag stuffed with illicit cash, heading for Spain under the cover of night. A violent storm throws their boat off course, leaving the trio stranded on a barren, freezing rock—where trust erodes fast and survival becomes a brutal test of wills.
Tensions simmer beneath the surface as the group's moral compasses spin wildly, each person willing to go to extreme lengths to escape their predicament. Halldórsson's tight direction amplifies the raw, unrelenting atmosphere, turning a short but intense drama into a microcosm of human nature under extreme pressure. Starring Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Víkingur Kristjánsson, and Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir, *Sacrifice* is a gripping character study wrapped in the harsh realities of a society in crisis.