Nostalgia 1983
Andrei Tarkovsky's *Nostalgia (1983)* immerses viewers in a haunting meditation on displacement and the weight of memory, following Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov as he travels through the sun-drenched yet spiritually distant landscapes of Italy.
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
Cast
Oleg Yankovskiy
Andrei Gorchakov
Erland Josephson
Domenico
Domiziana Giordano
Eugenia
Patrizia Terreno
Andrei's Wife
Laura De Marchi
Chambermaid
Delia Boccardo
Domenico's Wife
Milena Vukotić
Civil Servant
Raffaele Di Mario
Rate Furlan
Livio Galassi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nostalgia (1983) about?
*Nostalgia (1983)* follows Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov as he travels through Italy to uncover the life of an 18th-century composer, only to be consumed by a deep yearning for his homeland. His path crosses with Domenico, a visionary tormented by his own spiritual obsessions, in this slow-burning drama about belonging, memory, and the pain of never quite fitting in.
Who directed Nostalgia?
Andrei Tarkovsky, the legendary Soviet filmmaker known for his philosophical and visually poetic cinema, directed *Nostalgia (1983)*.
Who stars in Nostalgia?
The film stars Oleg Yankovskiy as Andrei Gorchakov, Erland Josephson as Domenico, Domiziana Giordano as Eugenia, and Patrizia Terreno in key supporting roles.
Is Nostalgia (1983) worth watching?
If you appreciate slow, meditative cinema with profound themes, *Nostalgia (1983)* is absolutely worth watching. Though it demands patience, Tarkovsky's masterpiece offers a rare blend of aesthetic beauty and emotional depth, making it a rewarding experience for fans of intellectual drama and existential storytelling.
How long is Nostalgia?
The runtime of *Nostalgia (1983)* is 124 minutes, or just over two hours.
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About Nostalgia (1983) — A Poetic Journey Into Exile and Memory
Andrei Tarkovsky's *Nostalgia (1983)* immerses viewers in a haunting meditation on displacement and the weight of memory, following Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov as he travels through the sun-drenched yet spiritually distant landscapes of Italy. Tasked with researching an 18th-century Russian composer's time abroad, Andrei is tormented by an intense longing for home, a nostalgia that borders on suffocation. His journey intersects with Domenico, a tormented mystic clinging to a desperate vision of salvation, as the film unfolds through Tarkovsky's signature languid takes and breathtaking imagery. The emotional core lies in the tension between belonging and exile, where every landscape, every echo of the past, becomes a reminder of what can never be reclaimed.
Starring Oleg Yankovskiy as the weary Andrei and Erland Josephson as the enigmatic Domenico, *Nostalgia (1983)* blends drama and romance into a meditative exploration of human fragility. The film's austere beauty and philosophical depth invite audiences to ponder the universal ache of homecoming in a world where past and present blur into one. A masterpiece of cinematic introspection, it lingers like a half-remembered dream, refusing to let go long after the credits roll.
