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Andrei Tarkovsky studied under Mikhail Romm, a Soviet film director, screenwriter and film theorist. Romm was a prominent figure in Soviet cinema and his work had a significant influence on Tarkovsky. Romm's films are often characterized by their use of symbolism and allegory, and their focus on the human condition. Tarkovsky's films also share these characteristics, and he has cited Romm as one of his major influences.