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Andrei Tarkovsky was a Soviet film director who directed five features in the Soviet Union: Ivan's Childhood (1962), Andrei Rublev (1966), Solaris (1972), Mirror (1975), and Stalker (1979). His films are often characterized by their slow pacing, long takes, and dreamlike atmosphere. Tarkovsky's work has been praised for its beauty and artistry, but it has also been criticized for its lack of accessibility.