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Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer
6.7 / 10• 2019• 1h 38m•NR• Russian
Documentary
Storyline
An account of the life and work of Russian filmmaker Andrey Tarkovsky (1932-86) in his own words: his memories, his vision of art and his reflections on the fate of the artist and the meaning of human existence; through extremely rare audio recordings that allow a complete understanding of his inner life and the mysterious world existing behind his complex cinematic imagery.
Cast & Crew
Andrei Tarkovsky
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Andrey A. Tarkovsky's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
