Moscow Elegy
Московская элегия
Synopsis
A 1988 documentary film directed by Alexander Sokurov, about the later life and death of Soviet Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. The film was originally intended to mark the 50th birthday of Tarkovsky in 1982, which would have been before his death. Controversy with Soviet authorities about the film's style and content led to significant delays in the production.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Original Title
- Московская элегия
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Leningrad Documentary Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Sokurov
Aleksandr Sokurov
Aleksandr Burov
Lyudmila Feiginova, Tatyana Belousova
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandr Sokurov
Director
Lyudmila Feiginova
Editor
Tatyana Belousova
Editor
Aleksandr Burov
Director of Photography
Aleksandr Sokurov
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moscow Elegy
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What is Moscow Elegy about?
A 1988 documentary film directed by Alexander Sokurov, about the later life and death of Soviet Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. The film was originally intended to mark the 50th birthday of Tarkovsky in 1982, which would have been before his death. Controversy with Soviet authorities about the film's style and content led to significant delays in the production.
Who directed Moscow Elegy?
Moscow Elegy was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Who stars in Moscow Elegy?
The principal cast of Moscow Elegy includes Andrei Tarkovsky, Tonino Guerra, Aleksandr Sokurov, Sven Nykvist.
When was Moscow Elegy released and how long is it?
Moscow Elegy was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.