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Andrei Tarkovsky: Hard to Be a God

2019

52 minutes

Documentary

Overview

Andrei Tarkovsky is the most famous Russian director, often called a genius during his lifetime. He made relatively few films, but each has become a classic of world cinema, including "Andrei Rublev," "Solaris," "Mirror," and "Stalker." His films seem to be crafted from air, water, fire, deep emotions, and even his own dreams. This art is profoundly sincere and confessional, but what about the creator behind it? What was this god-like figure like, living a mortal life filled with weaknesses, fears, and doubts?

Top Cast

Andrei Tarkovsky headshot

Andrei Tarkovsky

Self (archive footage)

Natalya Bondarchuk headshot

Natalya Bondarchuk

Self

Leonid Yakubovich headshot

Leonid Yakubovich

Self

Nikolay Burlyaev headshot

Nikolay Burlyaev

Self

Alisa Freyndlikh headshot

Alisa Freyndlikh

Self

Sergey Solovyov headshot

Sergey Solovyov

Self

Marlen Khutsiyev headshot

Marlen Khutsiyev

Self

Filipp Yankovsky headshot

Filipp Yankovsky

Self

Vyacheslav Shmyrov headshot

Vyacheslav Shmyrov

Self

Dmitry Salynsky headshot

Dmitry Salynsky

Self

Larisa Solonitsyna headshot

Larisa Solonitsyna

Self

Natalya Verova headshot

Natalya Verova

Self