Andrei Tarkovsky is the most famous Russian director, often called a genius during his lifetime. He made relatively few films, but each has become a classic of world cinema, including "Andrei Rublev," "Solaris," "Mirror," and "Stalker." His films seem to be crafted from air, water, fire, deep emotions, and even his own dreams. This art is profoundly sincere and confessional, but what about the creator behind it? What was this god-like figure like, living a mortal life filled with weaknesses, fears, and doubts?
Natalia Rybinskaya
Writer
Irina Golubeva
Director

Andrei Tarkovsky
Self (archive footage)

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Self

Leonid Yakubovich
Self

Nikolay Burlyaev
Self

Alisa Freyndlikh
Self

Sergey Solovyov
Self

Marlen Khutsiyev
Self

Filipp Yankovsky
Self

Vyacheslav Shmyrov
Self
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