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Mirror
Зеркало
1975 107 min Soviet Union 12+
★8.3
Drama, History
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
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Description
A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell of and juxtapose pivotal moments in Soviet history with daily life.
Budget:
$825,000
US Gross:
$22,168
Worldwide:
$124,367
Starring
Margarita Terekhova
Actor
Filipp Yankovskiy
Actor
Ignat Daniltsev
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Tarkovsky’s Mirror is widely regarded as a transcendent, dreamlike masterpiece that eschews conventional narrative in favor of a poetic, impressionistic exploration of memory and national identity. While some viewers find its fragmented structure and abstract symbolism deeply confusing or inaccessible, most recognize it as a profound meditation on the human condition that rewards repeated, contemplative viewing.
| Cinematography | The film functions as a series of independent, painterly artworks where each frame is composed with meticulous visual detail. | |
| Score | The integration of Bach’s polyphony and poetry by the director's father creates a distinct, lyrical, and harmonious aesthetic atmosphere. | |
| Pacing | The non-linear, fragmented structure challenges viewers, rewarding those who accept its meditative tempo while leaving others feeling confused or alienated. | |
| Accessibility | The film's deliberate avoidance of traditional plot-driven storytelling makes it largely inaccessible to casual viewers uninitiated in Tarkovsky's abstract style. |