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Andrei Tarkovsky

Date of birth: 1932-04-04

Place of birth: Zavrazhye, USSR

Known for: Directing

Also known as: Andrei Tarkovskiy, Андрей Тарковский, Andrej Tarkovskij, Andrei Tarkovski, 安德烈·塔尔科夫斯基, أندري تاركوفسكي, アンドレイ・タルコフスキー, 안드레이 타르콥스키, Andrei Tarkovskij, Andrey Arsenyevich Tarkovsky, Andrey A. Tarkovsky, Андрей Арсеньевич Тарковский, Andrey Tarkovsky, آندری تارکوفسکی, 安德烈·塔可夫斯基, 안드레이 타르코프스키, אנדרי טרקובסקי, Andriej Tarkowski, Andreï Arsenievitch Tarkovski, А. Тарковский

Andrei Tarkovsky

Biography

Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky (April 4, 1932 – December 29, 1986) was a Soviet filmmaker, writer, film editor, film theorist and opera director, widely regarded as one of the finest filmmakers of the 20th century. Tarkovsky's films include Andrei Rublev, Solaris, Mirror and Stalker. They are characterized by spirituality and metaphysical themes, long takes, lack of conventional dramatic structure and plot, and distinctively authored use of cinematography.

Movie Credits

Voyage in Time
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Voyage in Time

1990-03-27

The travels in Italy of director Andrei Tarkovsky in preparation for the making of his film Nostalgh

The Killers
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The Killers

1956-01-01

The Killers is a 1956 student film by the Soviet and Russian film director Andrei Tarkovsky and his

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
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Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

1988-09-23

This documentary offers a rare glimpse of the legendary Soviet filmmaker, Andrei Tarkosvky, at work.

Andrei Tarkovsky: A Poet in the Cinema
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Andrei Tarkovsky: A Poet in the Cinema

1984-01-01

An extensive interview with legendary director Andrei Tarkovsky conducted by Donatello Baglivo.

Rerberg and Tarkovsky. The Reverse Side of 'Stalker'
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Rerberg and Tarkovsky. The Reverse Side of 'Stalker'

2009-01-22

The conflict surrounding the production of Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 masterpiece 'Stalker', as well as

Moscow Elegy
3.1

Moscow Elegy

1987-04-04

A 1988 documentary film directed by Alexander Sokurov, about the later life and death of Soviet Russ

The Road to Bresson
3.4

The Road to Bresson

1984-05-13

A Dutch documentary about legendary French filmmaker Robert Bresson.

Islands
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Islands

1987-01-01

A bunch of stories, portraits and images about people of amazing destinies, including Parajanov and

On the Set of «Andrey Rublev»
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On the Set of «Andrey Rublev»

1967-08-01

Andrey Tarkovsky & Sergey Paradzhanov: Islands
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Andrey Tarkovsky & Sergey Paradzhanov: Islands

2003-01-01

The art, destiny, and relationship of two geniuses of world cinema: Andrei Tarkovsky and Sergei Para

Tarkovsky: A Journey to His Beginning
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Tarkovsky: A Journey to His Beginning

1996-05-11

Japanese TV documentary about Andrei Tarkovsky The Japanese (NHK) documentary "Tarkovsky: A Journey

Lighting
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Lighting

1988-01-01

A documentary on Sven Nykvist lighting the movie-set during the shooting of Andrei Tarkovsky's film

One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich
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One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich

1999-05-15

Chris Marker’s portrait of Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky documents the director at work on his

Let Me See
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Let Me See

2012-01-01

A docudrama based on stills from the film "The Sacrifice" (Offret) by Andrei Tarkovsky. Sven Nykvist

Daedalus
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Daedalus

2024-07-17

"Fly too high and you will burn, go too low and you won't breathe." A 7 day vlog during the summer o

The Exile and Death of Andrei Tarkovsky
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The Exile and Death of Andrei Tarkovsky

1988-02-14

A documentary about the life of Andrei Tarkovsky in exile in Western Europe including Italy, Sweden,

Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia
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Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia

1984-05-05

A poetic and intimate scene-by-scene look into the filming of Tarkovsky's 'Nostalghia'.

Sacrifices of Andrei Tarkovsky
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Sacrifices of Andrei Tarkovsky

2012-04-04

Dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Andrei Tarkovsky. The film uses unique materials related to the

I Am Twenty
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I Am Twenty

1965-01-18

Having returned from the army, 20-year-old Sergei settles down at the thermal power station and merg

The Three Andreis
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The Three Andreis

1966-12-31

A documentary about the making of Andrei Tarkovsky's ANDREI RUBLEV, and Andrei Konchalovsky's THE ST

Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky
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Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky

2008-10-17

In honor of the twentieth anniversary of Andrei Tarkovsky's death, student filmmaker Dmitry Tarkovsk

There Will Be No Leave Today
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There Will Be No Leave Today

1959-05-09

Soldiers undertake the perilous task of removing a stockpile of World War II bombshells discovered d

Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography
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Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography

1990-09-09

Documentary on production designer Anna Asp's work with director Andrey Tarkovsky, during the shooti

Cinema Is a Mosaic Made of Time
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Cinema Is a Mosaic Made of Time

1984-01-01

Great encounter in Rome with filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky where he develops some of his major ideas on

Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer
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Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer

2019-10-17

An account of the life and work of Russian filmmaker Andrey Tarkovsky (1932-86) in his own words: hi

Alone
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Alone

2020-05-20

A short tale about nature and isolation. Narrated by Andrei Tarkovsky. Shot on 16mm Fomapan R in spr

Andrei Tarkovsky: Poetry and Truth
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Andrei Tarkovsky: Poetry and Truth

1999-01-01

Film essay on the mystical dimension of Tarkovsky's cinema.

Sergey Lazo
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Sergey Lazo

1968-02-26

A historical drama about the Communist leader Sergey Lazo.

Tarkovsky: Time Within Time
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Tarkovsky: Time Within Time

2015-10-26

Andrei Tarkovsky (1932-1986) is widely regarded as one of the worlds' top directors- throughout hist

Islands: Georgy Rerberg
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Islands: Georgy Rerberg

2007-01-01

A short documentary about the life and career of cinematographer Georgy Rerberg.

Death
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Death

2024-11-23

A voice recycles paintings, films, quotes and archives and guides the viewer into a reflection about

Alisa Freyndlikh
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Alisa Freyndlikh

1979-10-08

Alisa Freyndlikh in a rush — there isn't a single calm, free minute. Rehearsals, discussions of role

Andrei Tarkovsky: Hard to Be a God
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Andrei Tarkovsky: Hard to Be a God

2019-02-26

Andrei Tarkovsky is the most famous Russian director, often called a genius during his lifetime. He

A Letter to Tarkovsky
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A Letter to Tarkovsky

2016-01-01

A documentary visualizes a candid personal letter to Andrei Tarkovsky.

My God! I Feel Your Presence Approaching!
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My God! I Feel Your Presence Approaching!

2023-04-06

The film can be called Andrei Tarkovsky's prayer to the Creator. The picture tells about the spiritu

Andrei Tarkovsky's Taiga Summer
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Andrei Tarkovsky's Taiga Summer

1994-01-01

Documentary and dramatization of Tarkovsky's time in Siberia hunting for diamonds with a secret scie