Andrei Tarkovsky
Film director · 6 films (1962–1983)
Andrei Tarkovsky is a director whose work here spans Ivan’s Childhood (1962) to Nostalghia (1983), across drama and history. 3 of those films were photographed by Vadim Yusov. The work runs wide — 31% of frames across the 6 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 359 frames from 6 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky was a Soviet filmmaker, writer, film editor, film theorist and opera director, widely regarded as one of the finest filmmakers of the 20th century. Tarkovsky's films include Andrei Rublev, Solaris, Mirror and Stalker.
Born 4 April 1932 · Zavrazhye, USSR · died 29 December 1986
Directing style
Tarkovsky constructs a lonely, tense atmosphere by framing subjects at eye level, favoring medium shots, wide compositions, and closeups over extreme angles. His scenes are defined by a shallow depth of field and a preference for naturalistic daylight and window illumination, which shapes both interior and exterior spaces. The visual palette leans heavily on black-and-white imagery and cool, desaturated tones, punctuated by a recurring scheme of deep blacks, earthy grays, muted ochres, and occasional sharp reds.
Awards
- Cannes Best Director Award · 1983
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
- Golden Lion · 1962
- Golden Eagle Awards · 2002
- Lenin Prize · 1990
- People's Artist of the RSFSR
- Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
Films directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
About Andrei Tarkovsky
When was Andrei Tarkovsky born?
Andrei Tarkovsky was born on 4 April 1932 in Zavrazhye, USSR and died on 29 December 1986.
What films has Andrei Tarkovsky directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 6 of them: Ivan’s Childhood (1962), Andrei Rublev (1966), Solaris (1972), Mirror (Зеркало, Zerkalo) (1975), Stalker (1979) and Nostalghia (1983).
What awards has Andrei Tarkovsky won?
Cannes Best Director Award (1983), Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix, Golden Lion (1962) and Golden Eagle Awards (2002).
Search every frame of Andrei Tarkovsky’s films
All 359 indexed frames from 6 films directed by Andrei Tarkovsky — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.