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One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich

1999·Movie
75
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

A real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Chris Marker’s portrait of Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky documents the director at work on his final film, The Sacrifice, during the last year of his life. Interweaving behind-the-scenes footage with excerpts from Tarkovsky’s earlier works, Marker crafts a moving reflection on the artist’s vision, methods, and enduring legacy.
DocumentaryFilmmaker ProfileRussian CinemaArtistic ProcessAndrei TarkovskyFilm HistoryBiographicalMelancholic ToneCharacter Study

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Where can I stream One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich legally?

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Is One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich?

0 h 55 min

One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich runs 0 h 55 min.

Is One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich?

Critics90
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 90 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich much the same way.

What language is One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich in?

FrenchRussianSwedishItalianEnglish

It was made in French, with some Russian, Swedish, Italian, English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich?

2CAUS

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