Andrei Tarkovsky – Under Southern Eyes

Andrei Tarkovsky, “Zerkalo / The Mirror” (1975) For most viewers, Tarkovsky’s “The Mirror” won’t be the easiest film to follow: the narrative follows a stream-of-consciousness structure…

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Russian and Soviet Films

Solaris: a philosophical science fiction film investigates the nature of reality and humans’ relationship with the cosmos

July 8, 20134 min read

Andrei Tarkovsky, “Solaris” (1972) The great Soviet director Andrei Tarkovsky was nothing if not consistent: he made beautiful, artistic, slow-burning films that are an immersive experience…

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Russian and Soviet Films

Stalker: immersive film of beauty and ugliness, self-doubt and renewal of faith

August 10, 20118 min read

Andrei Tarkovsky, “Stalker” (1979) For Western audiences used to fast action science fiction movies, “Stalker” is a very slow-paced post-apocalyptic mover with a barebones plot that…

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Russian and Soviet Films

Andrei Rublev: multi-layered film about art, faith and taking creative risks

March 23, 20117 min read

Andrei Tarkovsky, “Andrei Rublev” (1966) Loosely based on the life of the eponymous 15th century Russian icon painter, “Andrei Rublev” examines the relationship of an artist…

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The Mirror: a loose autobiographical work on memory, history, nostalgia and regret

Solaris: a philosophical science fiction film investigates the nature of reality and humans’ relationship with the cosmos

Stalker: immersive film of beauty and ugliness, self-doubt and renewal of faith

Andrei Rublev: multi-layered film about art, faith and taking creative risks