Extended sequences of film stills from each of Tarkovsky's films provide deep visual analysis for enthusiasts and scholars
Includes reflections and writings from renowned figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Ingmar Bergman for context and interpretation
Personal polaroid photographs and original documents offer a unique window into Tarkovsky's creative process
Detailed synopses, cast and crew listings, and essays enhance understanding of Tarkovsky's work and legacy
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Andrey Tarkovsky was the most important Russian filmmaker of the post-war era, and one of the world’s most renowned cinematic geniuses. He directed the first five of his seven films – Ivan’s Childhood, Andrei Rublev, Solaris, Mirror and Stalker – in the Soviet Union, but in 1982 defected to Italy, where he made Nostalgia. His final film,