Andrei Tarkovsky

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Biography

Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky (April 4, 1932 – December 29, 1986) was a Soviet filmmaker, writer, film editor, film theorist and opera director, widely regarded as one of the finest filmmakers of the 20th century. Tarkovsky's films include Andrei Rublev, Solaris, Mirror and Stalker. They are characterized by spirituality and metaphysical themes, long takes, lack of conventional dramatic structure and plot, and distinctively authored use of cinematography.

Career Overview

Andrei Tarkovsky has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Nymphomaniac with 2 titles. Signature works include Stalker, Mirror, Solaris. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1932-04-04 00:00:00
Birth Place
Zavrazhye, USSR

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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