--- product_id: 48061260 title: "Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema" price: "R$658" currency: BRL in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/48061260-sculpting-in-time-reflections-on-the-cinema store_origin: BR region: Brazil --- # Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema **Price:** R$658 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema - **How much does it cost?** R$658 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/48061260-sculpting-in-time-reflections-on-the-cinema) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Andrey Tarkovsky, the genius of modern Russian cinema—hailed by Ingmar Bergman as "the most important director of our time"—died an exile in Paris in December 1986. In Sculpting in Time, he has left his artistic testament, a remarkable revelation of both his life and work. Since Ivan's Childhood won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1962, the visionary quality and totally original and haunting imagery of Tarkovsky's films have captivated serious movie audiences all over the world, who see in his work a continuation of the great literary traditions of nineteenth-century Russia. Many critics have tried to interpret his intensely personal vision, but he himself always remained inaccessible. In Sculpting in Time, Tarkovsky sets down his thoughts and his memories, revealing for the first time the original inspirations for his extraordinary films— Ivan's Childhood, Andrey Rublyov, Solaris, The Mirror, Stalker, Nostalgia, and The Sacrifice. He discusses their history and his methods of work, he explores the many problems of visual creativity, and he sets forth the deeply autobiographical content of part of his oeuvre—most fascinatingly in The Mirror and Nostalgia. The closing chapter on The Sacrifice, dictated in the last weeks of Tarkovsky's life, makes the book essential reading for those who already know or who are just discovering his magnificent work. Review: Great book - If you're a Tarkovsky fan this book is a delight! Review: "Sculpting in Time" – Tarkovsky’s Masterpiece on Art and Cinema - Review: Sculpting in Time – Tarkovsky’s Masterpiece on Art and Cinema Andrei Tarkovsky’s 'Sculpting in Time' is more than a book on filmmaking—it is a philosophical meditation on creativity, memory, and the ineffable power of the moving image. Through a deeply personal and poetic lens, Tarkovsky dissects the artistic process, revealing a worldview in which cinema becomes not just a medium but a means of sculpting time itself. One of the book’s most fascinating aspects is Tarkovsky’s belief in artistic honesty; the idea that true creativity must stem from deep personal necessity rather than external influence. He argues that great art emerges from an artist’s inner world rather than market demands or trends, making this work an essential read for any creative mind, not just filmmakers. Another compelling thread in the book is his exploration of cinema’s relationship with theatre and music. Unlike theatre, which he sees as an inherently artificial space defined by its staging, Tarkovsky insists that film has the ability to capture the truth of time unfolding naturally. Similarly, he compares film to music in its ability to create emotional resonance through rhythm and movement rather than narrative alone. Perhaps most strikingly, Tarkovsky views time as the fundamental material of cinema, a radical idea that transforms how we perceive film. Rather than merely recording events, he believes cinema can shape time itself—stretching, compressing, and revealing it in ways no other art form can. His films are exercises in patience and poetic realism, demanding a contemplative engagement from the viewer. For anyone seeking to understand not only Tarkovsky’s films but also the deeper nature of artistic expression, Sculpting in Time is an essential and transformative read. ## Features - University of Texas Press ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 56,934 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 50 in Film Director Biographies 109 in Film History & Criticism (Books) 220 in Individual Directors | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 487 Reviews | ## Images ![Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813dfZyVnGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by I***A on 28 April 2025* If you're a Tarkovsky fan this book is a delight! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sculpting in Time" – Tarkovsky’s Masterpiece on Art and Cinema *by M***M on 3 February 2025* Review: Sculpting in Time – Tarkovsky’s Masterpiece on Art and Cinema Andrei Tarkovsky’s 'Sculpting in Time' is more than a book on filmmaking—it is a philosophical meditation on creativity, memory, and the ineffable power of the moving image. Through a deeply personal and poetic lens, Tarkovsky dissects the artistic process, revealing a worldview in which cinema becomes not just a medium but a means of sculpting time itself. One of the book’s most fascinating aspects is Tarkovsky’s belief in artistic honesty; the idea that true creativity must stem from deep personal necessity rather than external influence. He argues that great art emerges from an artist’s inner world rather than market demands or trends, making this work an essential read for any creative mind, not just filmmakers. Another compelling thread in the book is his exploration of cinema’s relationship with theatre and music. Unlike theatre, which he sees as an inherently artificial space defined by its staging, Tarkovsky insists that film has the ability to capture the truth of time unfolding naturally. Similarly, he compares film to music in its ability to create emotional resonance through rhythm and movement rather than narrative alone. Perhaps most strikingly, Tarkovsky views time as the fundamental material of cinema, a radical idea that transforms how we perceive film. Rather than merely recording events, he believes cinema can shape time itself—stretching, compressing, and revealing it in ways no other art form can. His films are exercises in patience and poetic realism, demanding a contemplative engagement from the viewer. For anyone seeking to understand not only Tarkovsky’s films but also the deeper nature of artistic expression, Sculpting in Time is an essential and transformative read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ God wrote a book. *by C***N on 16 November 2020* It is an amount of single pages together making a book. The single pages have letters on them making words. The words make sentences and thus paragraphs. We k ow what the words are because we agree upon the meaning of them. God wrote a book. It isn't the Bible, its Tarkovsky and its sculpting in time. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sculpting in Time: Tarkovsky The Great Russian Filmaker Discusses His Art - Notes on the Cinematograph (New York Review Books Classics) - Making Movies --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/48061260-sculpting-in-time-reflections-on-the-cinema](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/48061260-sculpting-in-time-reflections-on-the-cinema) --- *Product available on Desertcart Brazil* *Store origin: BR* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*