One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich (1999)

Chris Marker’s portrait of Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky documents the director at work on his final film, The Sacrifice, during the last year of his life. Interweaving behind-the-scenes footage with excerpts from Tarkovsky’s earlier works, Marker crafts a moving reflection on the artist’s vision, methods, and enduring legacy.

Directed by: Chris Marker

Cast: Eva Mattes, Marina Vlady

Genres: Documentary

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