Andrei Tarkovsky

Andrei Tarkovsky

Birthday: 1932-04-04

Place of Birth: Zavrazhye, USSR

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.

Movies

Voyage in Time
Voyage in Time

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

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The Killers
The Killers

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

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Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

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

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

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

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

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

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Moscow Elegy
Moscow Elegy

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

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The Road to Bresson
The Road to Bresson

A Dutch documentary about legendary French filmmaker Robert Bresson....

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Islands
Islands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lighting
Lighting

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

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

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

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Let Me See
Let Me See

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

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Daedalus
Daedalus

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

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

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

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Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia
Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia

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

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Sacrifices of Andrei Tarkovsky
Sacrifices of Andrei Tarkovsky

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

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I Am Twenty
I Am Twenty

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

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The Three Andreis
The Three Andreis

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

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Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky
Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Alone
Alone

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

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

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

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Sergey Lazo
Sergey Lazo

A historical drama about the Communist leader Sergey Lazo....

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Tarkovsky: Time Within Time
Tarkovsky: Time Within Time

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

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Islands: Georgy Rerberg
Islands: Georgy Rerberg

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

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Death
Death

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

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Alisa Freyndlikh
Alisa Freyndlikh

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

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

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

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A Letter to Tarkovsky
A Letter to Tarkovsky

A documentary visualizes a candid personal letter to Andrei Tarkovsky....

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

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

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

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

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Black Baby
Black Baby

A black baby attempts to escape a labyrinth whilst being pursued by a gaggle of giant humanoids...

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