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MASTER SCORE 71.9 / 100
1988·Documentary·1h 42m

DIRECTED BY ANDREI TARKOVSKY

This documentary offers a rare glimpse of the legendary Soviet filmmaker, Andrei Tarkosvky, at work. Tarkovsky made only seven films in his brief, but brilliant, career; Michal Leszczylowski's respectful movie chronicles him at work on his last film, The Sacrifice. Offering insight into Tarkovsky's working methods and transcendental aesthetics, the movie is a compelling account of the difficulties of film production. In the case of an uncompromising and visionary filmmaker like Tarkovsky, the practical problems of filmmaking are only magnified, as cast and crew struggle to realize the ambitious concepts in Tarkovsky's mind.

Above the Line
Michal Leszczylowski·DirectorMichał Leszczyłowski·WriterArne Carlsson·Director of PhotographyLasse Ulander·Sound EditorMichał Leszczyłowski·Editor
Cast
Brian Cox·Voiceover NarratorErland Josephson·NarratorAndrei Tarkovsky·SelfLarisa Tarkovskaya·SelfSven Nykvist·Self
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Michał Leszczyłowski·Director
Writing· 1
Michał Leszczyłowski·Writer
Camera· 1
Arne Carlsson·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Michał Leszczyłowski·EditorLasse Summanen·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Lasse Ulander·Sound Editor
Production· 1
Lisbet Gabrielsson·Producer
By the Numbers
71.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Contemplative, Serene
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
TreeRoad
Atmosphere
Foggy
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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