Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1988, Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky is a documentary film directed by Michał Leszczyłowski, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky stars Brian Cox as Voiceover Narrator, Erland Josephson as Narrator, Andrei Tarkovsky as Self and Larissa Tarkovskaya as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky worth watching?
- Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky?
- Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky stars Brian Cox, Erland Josephson, Andrei Tarkovsky, Larissa Tarkovskaya and Sven Nykvist.
- When was Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky released?
- Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.