Andrei Tarkovsky: Hard to Be a God

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?

Directed by Irina Golubeva

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Andrei Tarkovsky

Self (archive footage)

Natalya Bondarchuk

Self

Leonid Yakubovich

Self

Nikolay Burlyaev

Self

Alisa Freyndlikh

Self

Sergei Solovyov

Self

Marlen Khutsiyev

Self

Filipp Yankovsky

Self

Vyacheslav Shmyrov

Self

Dmitry Salynsky

Self

Larisa Solonitsyna

Self

Natalya Verova

Self

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