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A Friend in Dire Times: Exploring the Cinema of Andrei Tarkovsky

Dhaka, 29 September 2026: The Russian House in Dhaka, in cooperation with Dhaka New Cinema, organized a special discussion programme on 29 September dedicated to the life, works and cinematic legacy of renowned Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky.

Exploring the Cinema

Titled “A Friend in Dire Times: Exploring the Cinema of Andrei Tarkovsky,” the programme invited audiences to look beyond cinema as entertainment and reflect on the deeper language and meaning of film.

Exploring the Cinema Tarkovsky

The discussion explored key themes associated with Tarkovsky’s cinema, including time, memory, sound, silence, space and the meaning of images. Particular attention was given to the relevance of these ideas in today’s rapidly changing visual environment, shaped by artificial intelligence, virtual imagery and the growing dominance of short-form visual content.

Exploring the Cinema contribution to world 

Through the discussion and screening programme, participants reflected on Tarkovsky’s distinctive approach to filmmaking and his enduring contribution to world cinema. The programme also opened a broader conversation about the role and future of cinema in an increasingly digital and virtual world.

The event reaffirmed the value of cinema not only as a form of artistic expression and entertainment, but also as a medium for reflection, memory and deeper understanding of the human experience.