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Irma Raush

b. 1938

Russian actress and film director (*1938)

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About Irma Raush

Born 1938. Irma Raush is a Russian actor, film director, writer and director.

Irma Yakovlevna Raush (; born 21 April 1938), also known as Irina Tarkovskaya, is a Russian actress. She is best known for her role as Durochka in Andrei Rublev and as Ivan's mother in Ivan's Childhood.

Biography

Irma Raush was born in Saratov on 21 April 1938 into a Volga German family. In 1954, she began to study at the State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) under Mikhail Romm. She was one of two women in a class of fifteen aspiring film directors. Andrei Tarkovsky was in the same class and she became his supporter, marrying him in April 1957. On 30 September 1962, their son Arseny Tarkovsky was born. They divorced in June 1970. Tarkovsky remarried. For the latter role she was awarded the Étoile de Cristal in 1970 for best foreign actress. The Étoile de Cristal was a French film award and predecessor to the César Award. In 1970, she became a film director for the Gorky Film Studio. After finishing her film career, she began to write children's books.

Filmography

As actress 1962 - Ivan's Childhood (Ivan's mother) 1966 - Andrei Rublev (Durochka) 1967 - Doktor Vera

As director 1969 - Zhenya 1974 - Let Him Stay With Us 1975 - Peasant Son 1981 - A Tale Told at Night 1982 - The Adventures of Dunno 1986 - Steppe Squadron

Personal life Raush was the first wife of film director Andrei Tarkovsky.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
Also known as
Irma Yakovlevna Raush

Family & relationships

Spouse
Andrei Tarkovsky

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Irma Raush?

Russian actress and film director (*1938)

When was Irma Raush born?

Irma Raush was born on 21 April 1938 in Saratov.

What is Irma Raush's occupation?

Irma Raush is an actor, film director, writer and director.

What nationality is Irma Raush?

Irma Raush is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Irma Raush

· Wikidata: Q1981049

· DBpedia: Irma Raush

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