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Andrei Tarkovsky was born on April 4, 1932 in Zavrazhye, Kostroma Oblast, Russia and was credited as a film director, actor and film editor. Andrei Tarkovsky died on December 29, 1986 at the age of 54. Awards on record include People's Artist of the RSFSR, Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Lenin Prize (1990) and 4 more. Notable works include Solaris, Andrei Rublev and The Mirror.
My Take
For me, Tarkovsky isn't a director you watch so much as one you submit to. His films move at the pace of memory and prayer, and the famous dripping water, long takes, and ruined interiors of Stalker or Solaris reward patience that modern viewing habits have almost erased. Coming out of Zavrazhye and the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography to win the Golden Lion and a Cannes directing prize, he had every accolade, yet what moves me is his refusal to entertain on demand. He died at fifty-four, far too soon. I'd urge anyone to meet him slowly, in a dark and quiet room.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドレイ・タルコフスキー
- Reading
- あんどれい・たるこふすきー
- Born
- April 4, 1932 – December 29, 1986
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Zavrazhye, Kostroma Oblast, Russia
- Occupation
- film director / actor / film editor / screenwriter / biographer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- People's Artist of the RSFSR
- Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
- 1990 Lenin Prize
- 1962 Golden Lion
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
- 1983 Cannes Best Director Award
- 2002 Golden Eagle Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Solaris | — | |
| Notable work | Andrei Rublev | — | |
| Notable work | The Mirror | — | |
| Notable work | Stalker | — | |
| Notable work | Ivan's Childhood | — | |
| Notable work | Nostalghia | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrei Tarkovsky born?
Born April 4, 1932.
When did Andrei Tarkovsky die?
Died December 29, 1986, aged 54.
Where was Andrei Tarkovsky from?
Andrei Tarkovsky was from Zavrazhye, Kostroma Oblast, Russia.
What did Andrei Tarkovsky do?
Andrei Tarkovsky worked as film director, actor, film editor, screenwriter, biographer.
What was Andrei Tarkovsky known for?
Notable works include Solaris, Andrei Rublev, The Mirror.
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