History as viewed by the master and his student: a reflection of historical events in the films of M. Romm and A. Tarkovsky in the 1960s.
https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2025-66-4-8-15
Abstract
The article considers the directorial approaches of M.I. Romm and A.A. Tarkovsky to presenting historical events of different eras on the screen in the films of the 1960s. A comparative analysis of M. Romm's documentary “Ordinary Fascism” (1965) and A. Tarkovsky's fiction film “Andrei Rublev” (1966) is offered. The importance of essayism when tackling historical topics in cinema is demonstrated. The author concludes that turning to the Soviet-era film heritage is highly relevant in the context of developing national and historical identity in the younger generation in contemporary Russian society.
About the Author
V. S. Malyshev
Russian State University of Cinematography n. a. S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir S. Malyshev
Dr. Sci. (Art History), Professor, Member of the Russian Academy of Education, Acting Rector, Russian State University of Cinematography n. a. S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK).
3 Wilhelm Pieck Str., Moscow, 129226
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Malyshev V.S. History as viewed by the master and his student: a reflection of historical events in the films of M. Romm and A. Tarkovsky in the 1960s. Vestnik VGIK. 2025;17(4(66)):8-15. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2025-66-4-8-15
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