Andrei Tarkovsky

Soviet and Russian filmmaker, writer, film editor, film theorist, and theatre and opera director (1932-1986)

Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky (Russian: Андре́й Арсе́ньевич Тарко́вский) (April 4, 1932 - December 29, 1986) was a Soviet movie director, writer and opera director. Tarkovksy is listed as one of the 100 filmmakers best liked by movie critics.[1] He received critical acclaim for directing such movies as Andrei Rublev, Solaris and Stalker.

Andrei Tarkovsky
Born
Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky

(1932-04-04)April 4, 1932
Zavrazhye, Soviet Union
DiedDecember 29, 1986(1986-12-29) (aged 54)
Resting placeCimetière de Liers, Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, France
OccupationMovie director
Years active1958-1986
Spouse(s)Irma Raush (1957-1970)
Larissa Kizilova (1970-1986)
ChildrenArseny Tarkovsky (1962)
Andrei Tarkovsky Jr. (1970)
Parent(s)Arseny Tarkovsky
Maria Vishnyakova
AwardsBAFTA Award for Best Film
1988 Offret

Career change

Tarkovsky also did a lot of work as a screenwriter, movie editor and theater director. He was also important as a movie theorist. He directed most of his movies in the Soviet Union, with the exception of his last two movies which were produced in Italy and Sweden. His movies are characterized by Christian spirituality and metaphysical themes. Other things that are typical for his movies are extremely long takes, the lack of conventional dramatic structure and plot, and memorable images of exceptional beauty.

Tarkovsky died of lung cancer in Paris, at age 54.

References change

  1. Georgaris, Bill; Vicki Platt. "The 1,000 Greatest Films: the Top 100 Directors". They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?. Archived from the original on 2008-10-02. Retrieved 2008-10-04.

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