Bird, Robert
Andrei Tarkovsky: Elements of Cinema
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861893420
- author:
- Bird, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- Performing Arts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Andrei Tarkovsky: A Filmmaker's Vision This comprehensive study explores the work of Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, renowned for his unique cinematic style and profound influence on world cinema. Robert Bird presents an in-depth analysis of Tarkovsky's films, categorizing them into elemental categories that reveal the filmmaker's probing exploration of the relationship between representation and perception. Through a wealth of film stills and photographs, Bird examines Tarkovsky's oeuvre, including Solaris, Ivan's Childhood, Mirror, Nostalgia, Andrei Rublev, and Sacrifice. The book also considers Tarkovsky's work in other creative fields, such as radio, theatre, and opera, providing a nuanced understanding of the filmmaker's multifaceted talents. A valuable resource for film buffs and those interested in European cinema, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of cinema's most innovative directors.
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