Nostalgia (1983)
Original title: Ностальгия
Nostalgia is a 1983 Russian-language drama movie directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Erland Josephson and Domiziana Giordano.
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.
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What is Nostalgia about?
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.
When was Nostalgia released?
Nostalgia was released on 1 May 1983.
How long is Nostalgia?
Nostalgia runs 2h 4m.
Who made Nostalgia?
Nostalgia was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Where can I watch Nostalgia?
Nostalgia is available on Kino Film Collection, Klassiki, Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Nostalgia
Stream: Kino Film Collection, Klassiki
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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