Voyage in Time

Voyage in Time

1990 · 62 min · ★ 6.8 · Documentary, TV Movie

Andrei Tarkovsky and screenwriter Tonino Guerra journey across Italy in preparation for "Nostalghia." Their location scouting unfolds into a wide-ranging conversation about filmmaking, artistic simplicity, and cultural identity, with Tarkovsky articulating his creative philosophy while confronting the emotional weight of working far from his homeland.

Directed by Tonino Guerra · Written by Andrei Tarkovsky

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