A Soviet filmmaker so dangerous, they let him make only seven films.
Andrei Tarkovsky (1932-1986) is widely regarded as one of the worlds' top directors- throughout history. TWT explores Tarkovsky through his diary and his articulate assessments on love, art, and the struggles working within the Soviet political system. Of his 7 ambitious films, 5 were made under the heavy hand of censors in the Soviet Union. In 1984 he defected to Italy with help from screenwriter Tonino Guerra, and Director Michelangelo Antonioni. He directed 2 films in the West until his untimely death in Paris at age 54. Narrated by Oleg Vidov, combined with a collection of rare film excerpts and photos, and interviews from people who knew him best, we take you on a passionate journey into the life, love, and work of Andrei Tarkovsky.
Writing
Tarkovsky's own poetic diary entries, devastatingly articulate.
Direction
Letofsky lets the footage breathe—no frantic documentary energy here.
Director
P.J. Letofsky
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tarkovsky's diaries were smuggled out of Russia in pieces; some pages were lost forever.
His 1984 defection was orchestrated by Antonioni and Guerra, legendary figures treating him like precious contraband.
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