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Known For
Director
Occupations
Film screenwriter, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Zavrazhye, USSR
Nationality
Citizenship
Italy, Soviet Union, France
Religion
Eastern Orthodoxy
Languages
Russian
Spouses
Irma Raush (1957-1970), Larisa Tarkovskaya (1970-1986)
Children
1 child: Andrei Andreevich Tarkovsky
Parents
Arseny Tarkovsky, Maria Tarkowska
Sibling
Marina Tarkovskaja
Residences
Moscow, Paris, Yuryevets
Education
Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Russian (Андре́й)
Popularity
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 23
Career
Career spanning 43 years (1956-1999)
Year context
Born in 1932 -- Amelia Earhart flies solo across the Atlantic; Herbert Hoover was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
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Filmography (14)
AWARDS (9)
B
Golden Eagle Awards
2002
WON
B
Lenin Prize
1990
WON
G
Cannes Best Director Award
1983
WON
G
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cannes Best Director Award
1983
WON
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Andrei Tarkovsky?
Andrei Tarkovsky was born on and passed away on at the age of 54.
Where was Andrei Tarkovsky born?
Andrei Tarkovsky was born in Zavrazhye, USSR.
What movies or shows has Andrei Tarkovsky been in?
Andrei Tarkovsky has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich (1999), Voyage in Time (1990), Moscow Elegy (1987), Nostalghia (1983), Stalker (1979).
What is Andrei Tarkovsky known for?
Andrei Tarkovsky is primarily known as a director. Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky (April 4, 1932 – December 29, 1986) was a Soviet filmmaker, writer, film editor, film theorist and opera director, widely regarded as…
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