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“In a certain sense the past is far more real, or at any rate more stable, more resilient than the present. The present slips and vanishes like sand between the fingers, acquiring material weight, only in its recollection.”

Quote by Andrei Tarkovsky

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Andrei Tarkovsky
Andrei Tarkovsky

Andrei Tarkovsky, born on April 4, 1932 and died on December 29, 1986, was a renowned film writer from the Soviet Union. His works are characterized by profound humanistic concerns and unique artistic style, and he is often referred to as the 'poet of cinema'. more

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