Plot
Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov, accompanied by guide and translator Eugenia's traveling through Italy researching the life of an 18th-century Russian composer. In an ancient town, he meets Domenico, who years earlier had imprisoned his family to save them from the evils of the world. Seeing some truth in Domenico's act, Andrei becomes drawn to him. In a series of dreams, the poet's nostalgia, and his sense of kinship with Domenico become intertwined.
Written by
Andrei Tarkovsky, Tonino Guerra
Directed by
Andrei Tarkovsky
Crew
Production Countries
Soviet Union, Italy
Production Companies
RAI, Opera Film Produzione, Sovinfilm
Languages
Italiano
Awards
3 wins & 1 nomination
Scores
# of Votes
31,423
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA