Andrei Tarkovsky
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.
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| Born | Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky April 4, 1932 Zavrazhye, Soviet Union |
| Died | December 29, 1986 (aged 54) |
| Resting place | Cimetière de Liers, Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, France |
| Occupation | Movie director |
| Years active | 1958-1986 |
| Spouse(s) | Irma Raush (1957-1970) Larissa Kizilova (1970-1986) |
| Children | Arseny Tarkovsky (1962) Andrei Tarkovsky Jr. (1970) |
| Parent(s) | Arseny Tarkovsky Maria Vishnyakova |
| Awards | BAFTA Award for Best Film 1988 Offret |
Career
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.
Andrei Tarkovsky Media
Monument to Andrei Tarkovsky at entrance of Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
Mug shot of Andrei Tarkovsky at the Latina Refugee Camp of Latina (Italy) in 1985
Andrei and Larisa Tarkovsky's grave, Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery in France
References
- ↑ 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.