Product: My Name Is Ivan [VHS] (1963)
Rating: 5.0
One of the Best. Movies. Ever.
I am a relatively new fan of Tarkovsky, but I have been catching up in the last couple of years. I have seen all I can get my hands on, at least twice. He has replaced Bergman, or perhaps I should say he is alongside Bergman, as my favorite director. I am a film lover, and I had NO idea film could do, what Tarkovsky makes it do. Astounding. It's art, to the tenth power! Highly enjoyable. "Moving Art."Ivan's Childhood is his first feature film. I viewed it last, so I could see the budding motifs that Tarkovsky would perfect later in his career. Yet, this film is stunning on its own merits. I have NEVER seen a better performance from a child actor. EVER.I highly recommend that film lovers discover Tarkovsky's movies! Perhaps it is best to start with this one, as it is most narrative-driven. But, please, watch them ALL. Most are available on NetFlix too.Once you understand what Tarkovsky is doing, there is no better reward than viewing any of his films.