Andrei Tarkovsky: From Student to Auteur in “Ivan’s Childhood”
Tarkovsky's "Ivan's Childhood" marks his transition from student to director, highlighting his artistic evolution and the challenges of adapting literature to film.
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Andrei Tarkovsky: Making Every Frame a Philosophical Statement
Tarkovsky explores his cinematic philosophy, challenges faced, and deep connections with audiences, seeking to articulate film's unique artistry.
Lost Harmony: Tarkovsky’s the Mirror and the Stalker
In the following essay, Dempsey discusses the enigmatic narrative and thematic aspects of Tarkovsky's films, focusing on The Mirror and The Stalker.
Solaris (1972): Ethical Exploration
Vida Johnson and Graham Petrie recall the genesis of Tarkovsky's original Solaris
Third Dive into the Ocean: Andrei Tarkovsky’s ‘the Stalker’ – Positif Review
The thaw in the Soviet Union made it possible for new filmmakers, although not without difficulty, to assert their personal vision. The most striking…
Conversation with Tarkovsky – By Gideon Bachmann
The interview is transcribed from taped material obtained during the shooting of Nostalghia. As well, there are excerpts from conversations that were never recorded,…
The Science-Fiction Films of Andrei Tarkovsky
Tarkovsky is the Soviet director responsible for two masterpieces of SF film: Solaris (1972), based on the book of the same title by Lem,…