TARKOVSKY..91 AND HIS 'NOSTALGHIA'..40!

Soviet/Russian master Filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky while shooting 'Nostalghia'!

Today is 91st Birth Anniversary of Soviet/Russian master Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Editor, Film theorist and theatre & opera director..Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky!

Andrei Tarkovsky's famous films includes 'Ivan's Childhood' (1962), 'Andrei Rublev' (1965), 'Solaris' (1972), 'Mirror' (1975), 'Stalker' (1979) and 'Nostalghia' (1983) & 'The Sacrifice' (1985). Lack of conventional dramatic structure, long takes and distinctively authored use of cinematography were the highlights of his filmmaking!

Oleg Yankovsky & Domiziana Giordano in Tarkovsky's film 'Nostalghia' (1983).

This is also 40th anniversary year of one of Tarkovsky's masterpieces..'Nostalghia'. This was the first time he made film outside of his country with support of 'Mosfilm'! It was about a Russian poet & his interpreter visiting Italy for research the 18th-century Russian composer! This film utilized autobiographical elements from his experiences!

Tarkovsky widely regarded as one of the greatest film-makers of all time! Almost all of his films critically acclaimed & honoured in prestigious international film fistivals!

Humble Tribute to great Tarkovsky!!

- Manoj Kulkarni