Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer

Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer

Directed by Andrey A. Tarkovsky

Produced by Klepatski Production, HOBAB

201998 min6.7 / 10

A meditative portrait of a visionary filmmaker's inner world, constructed from his own voice reflecting on art, meaning, and the artist's burden.

An account of the life and work of Russian filmmaker Andrey Tarkovsky (1932-86) in his own words: his memories, his vision of art and his reflections on the fate of the artist and the meaning of human existence; through extremely rare audio recordings that allow a complete understanding of his inner life and the mysterious world existing behind his complex cinematic imagery.

Questions people ask

  • Is Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

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Surprise11

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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