Andrei Tarkovsky was without a doubt one of the genuine artist working in the cinema. With films such as Andrei Rublev, Solaris, Mirror, Stalker and Nostalghia, Tarkovsky enriched the world with powerful works for art. Sacrifice was his final film, made while Tarkovsky was dying of cancer. The story concerns an elderly academic who lives with his family in a rural part of Sweden. When he learns that about an imminent nuclear war, he makes a desperate pact with God. The film is astonishingly beautiful, like all Tarkovskys films. Images of nature, water and fire feature prominently, as does the shifting from colour images to black and white. It is important to remember that Tarkovsky is not a very accessible film-maker, and his films make great demands on viewers patience and attention, but if you are willing to make the effort you will be rewarded by an unforgettable experience.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:02:53 +0000
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