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Andrei Tarkovsky (1932-86) was considered by many to be one of Russia's most influential filmmakers, despite an output of only seven feature films in 20 years. He was revered by such luminaries as Bergman and Kurosawa for his use of long takes, languid pacing, and meditations on spirituality and the human soul - as can be seen in his best known films, "Andrei Rublev" (1964-66) and the often-shown "Solaris" (1972). "Andrei Tarkovsky: Interviews" brings together a collection of candid and articulate interviews, spanning the length of his career, exploring his aesthetic ideology and his self-exile from his Russian homeland. This volume also discusses the recurring images of water, horses, fire, and snow that appeared in his movies, although Tarkovsky adamantly refused to divulge their meanings. This unique volume presents an intimate portrait of one of the most influential and visionary filmmakers of the 20th century.
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John Gianvito is an assistant professor of visual arts and media at Emerson College, Boston. He is also a critically acclaimed film-maker and critic.
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Essential Reading for any Tarkovsky Fan
8 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
This book is an absolutely fascinating read for any Tarkovsky fan. It gives a real insight into the individual films but more significantly it also helps you understand much better where Tarkovsky himself was coming from. It will also be of interest to people interested in modern cinema, but it is probably best to have seen most of Tarkovsky's films first (there are only about 7 of them). One amusing aspect of the book is seeing different interviewers ask the same, often stupid, questions over a twenty-year period. However, there is plenty of rich material in the book so the repeated questions do not really detract from it, indeed, it is amusing to watch how Tarkovsky deals with them in different times and different contexts.
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Great collection of interviews
29 April 2008
Format:Hardcover
This collection is very well edited and well conceived. It fills the gap between Sculpting in Time and books about the director by various authors. I would consider this and Tarkovsky's own book as the two essential texts. Also, a few very funny, antagonistic answers to interview questions make for great reading. You're unlikely to finish this book and still wonder why some crew members found it difficult to work with him.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
The Greatest Director To Have Lived, Period!
1 Nov 2006
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This book of interviews with the master is a must for all who love great film, and especially fans of Russian Cinema (and of course Tarkovsky). Thanks Mr. Gianvito!
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