Biography of Tarkovsky: A Guide to the Director’s Soul

This documentary on the biography of Tarkovsky, filmed by Donatella Baglivo, is more than a simple listing of the facts and events in the life of the famous Russian director. In particular, it is a guide to understanding and delving deeper into the themes closest to the heart of this total artist.

Tarkovsky Biography Documentary: The Forest in Spring

Furthermore, Andrey Tarkovsky is filmed in an environment dear to him: a forest in spring. In this setting, the director addresses topics of considerable intellectual and philosophical depth.

Archival Materials and Editing

In the film, archival materials and skillful editing are happily interwoven. This biography of Tarkovsky in documentary form offers a felicitous visual description of a poet—as the Director defines himself—and of his inner and outer world.

Portrait or Homage?

Finally, this documentary raises a question: is it an objective portrait or a heartfelt homage by Donatella Baglivo to her master Andrey Tarkovsky? To learn more about the director’s working method, see also the documentary Nostalghia: Behind the Scenes.