Andrei Tarkovsky: "Ivan's Childhood"

by Robert Efird

Overview

Close analysis of Andrei Tarkovsky’s debut feature.

This book explores Andrei Tarkovsky's 1962 debut feature film Ivan's Childhood, examining the production, context, and reception of the film while offering a detailed reading of its key themes. Through close consideration of its intricate narrative structure, unique stylistic approach, and deep philosophical underpinnings, Robert Efird provides a thorough analysis of a remarkable debut film from an artist now considered a towering figure of Russian culture.

Andrei Tarkovsky: "Ivan's Childhood" is part of Intellect’s KinoSputnik series, which provides an analysis of key films from the history of Russian and Soviet cinema. Written by international experts in the field, books in this series are intended for film enthusiasts and students, combining scholarship with an accessible style of writing.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789384789
Publisher:	Intellect, Limited
Publication date:	07/08/2022
Series:	KinoSputnik
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Robert Efird is associate professor of Russian at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations vii

Note on Transliteration ix

Acknowledgements xi

Production Information xiii

Plot Summary xv

Introduction 1

1 Production History and Context 13

2 Film Analysis 49

3 Themes and Motifs 97

4 Reception in the Soviet Union and Abroad 147

Conclusion 161

Notes 165

References 169