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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of all of his films, in retrospect, Tarkovsky writes, "I have always wanted to tell of people possessed of" what?

2. What filming technique did Tarkovsky implement more in The Sacrifice than in any of his other films?

3. Who wrote Tales of Sevastopol?

4. The two supporting characters in Nostalgia are named Domenico and what?

5. When was the film, Mirror, released?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Tarkovsky's film, Nostalgia. Where and when was it filmed?

2. What is the journey of the protagonist in Nostalgia? How is it tragic?

3. How does Tarkovsky describe the difference between painting and cinema in Chapter VII?

4. What does Tarkovsky mean by "immediate" art forms in Chapter VII?

5. What percentage of an audience is there for entertainment, according to Tarkovsky? Who must the director play to?

6. What does Tarkovsky claim the link is between the artist and audience in Chapter VI?

7. What kept Tarkovsky from quitting the cinema after Mirror?

8. How did the film Mirror evolve from the script to the screen?

9. How is success measured, according to Tarkovsky?

10. What regrets and successes did Tarkovsky have for the film, Mirrror?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the common themes and stylistic elements for which Tarkovsky is known. What themes recurred in the films discussed in class and in the text?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Tarkovsky's film, The Mirror. Who is the central character? What is the plot? What stylistic elements are notable in this film?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Tarkovsky's view of the relationship between artist and audience. How does Tarkovsky feel the director should view the audience? What credit does he give them? How do other directors differ in this regard?

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