The brilliant Russian director Andrey Tarkovsky, author of eight films now considered landmarks of world cinema, left behind a legacy that continues to inspire fascination and inquiry. This documentary, made by his son, recounts Tarkovsky’s life and work in his own words, as he shares his memories, his understanding of art, and his reflections on the destiny of the artist and the meaning of human existence. The film is accompanied by previously unreleased recordings of poems by Arseny Tarkovsky – one of the greatest Russian poets of the 20th century and the director’s father – read by the poet himself. Arseny’s verse deeply influenced Andrey’s films, underscoring the profound cultural and spiritual bond between father and son.
