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Nostalgia (1983)

7.819832h 4mRU
DramaRomance

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

2h 4m

Language

RU

Release

May 1, 1983

Director

Andrei Tarkovsky

Official Trailer

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Overview

Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov journeys through Italy with his interpreter Eugenia to research the life of an 18th-century Russian composer who once lived abroad. Isolated and consumed by an unrelenting longing for his homeland, Andrei becomes drawn to Domenico, a radical mystic obsessed with spiritu...

Cast

Oleg Yankovskiy

Oleg Yankovskiy

Andrei Gorchakov

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Domenico

Domiziana Giordano

Domiziana Giordano

Eugenia

Patrizia Terreno

Patrizia Terreno

Andrei's Wife

Laura De Marchi

Laura De Marchi

Chambermaid

Delia Boccardo

Delia Boccardo

Domenico's Wife

Milena Vukotić

Milena Vukotić

Civil Servant

Raffaele Di Mario

Raffaele Di Mario

Rate Furlan

Rate Furlan

Livio Galassi

Livio Galassi

Elena Magoia

Elena Magoia

Piero Vida

Piero Vida

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Nostalgia (1983), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov journeys through Italy with his interpreter Eugenia to research the life of an 18th-century Russian composer who once lived abroad. Isolated and consumed by an unrelenting longing for his homeland, Andrei becomes drawn to Domenico, a radical mystic obsessed with spiritual redemption. Through austere imagery and extended temporal rhythms, Tarkovsky examines exile, memory, and the profound melancholy of being unable to belong fully to either place or language.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Nostalgia. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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