Andrei Tarkovsky

Directing

Andrei Tarkovsky

Born Zavrazhye, USSR 30 credits available

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.

Andrei Tarkovsky is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer (2019), Andrei Tarkovsky: Hard to Be a God (2019), A Letter to Tarkovsky (2016), Sacrifices of Andrei Tarkovsky (2012), Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky (1988), The Road to Bresson (1984), Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013), Ivan's Childhood (1962). The recorded credits span 1956 to 2026, including 29 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forDirecting
Movies29
TV shows1
Active years represented1956–2026
Place of birthZavrazhye, USSR
Died

Also known as

Andrey Arsenyevich Tarkovsky · Andrey A. Tarkovsky · Андрей Арсеньевич Тарковский · А. Тарковский · Andrey Tarkovskiy

Known for

30 titles