Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival

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Arts & CultureIvanovo/Plyos
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival was founded by the Ivanovo
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival in Ivanovo/Plyos

The Andrei Tarkovsky International Film Festival Mirror, Zerkalo, has run annually in Ivanovo since 2007, established for the seventy-fifth anniversary of the director's birth. Named for Tarkovsky's 1975 film Mirror, it centers its main competition and events in Ivanovo while extending programming to nearby towns in Ivanovo Oblast, including Plyos.

Andrei Tarkovsky remains one of the most internationally studied Soviet filmmakers, known for a small body of formally ambitious features, including Ivan's Childhood, Andrei Rublev, Solaris, Mirror, and Stalker, made between the early 1960s and his death in exile in 1986.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival was founded by the Ivanovo regional government specifically to honor Andrei Tarkovsky, whose family roots and childhood ties connect to the Ivanovo region, with backing from Russia's Ministry of Culture, the Presidential Administration, and the Union of Cinematographers

02

The mystery stays covered

Its presidency has been held by major figures in Russian cinema, actress Inna Churikova initially, then director Pavel Lungin from 2010 onward, giving the event serious standing within Russia's film industry

03

The city starts moving

Programming spans an international competition for feature films, retrospectives, animation, and student cinema, and by 2012 it ranked among the ten best-known Russian festivals and awards according to industry experts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's structure

Water and renewal

Living ritual

an international competition wrapped around retrospectives and satellite regional screenings

The sacred route

Living ritual

echoes Tarkovsky's own artistic legacy as a filmmaker whose work is closely studied internationally

The local code

Living ritual

and its choice of venue towns beyond Ivanovo itself

Tradition 5

Living ritual

including Yuryevets

Tradition 6

Living ritual

where Tarkovsky spent part of his childhood

Tradition 7

Living ritual

deliberately ties the event to specific places in the director's biography rather than treating Ivanovo Oblast as an interchangeable backdrop

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Ivanovo/Plyos venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Ordinary indoor clothing suitable for cinema screenings and evening events; layered outerwear for moving between Ivanovo's venues and any outdoor opening or awards events, since the festival...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival, stay near the part of Ivanovo/Plyos you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map55.75 N, 37.62 EOpen in Google Maps

Ivanovo/Plyos, Ivanovo Region, Russia

Nearest airportIAR — Golden Ring Yaroslavl
TransportFor Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Ivanovo/Plyos venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival, stay near the part of Ivanovo/Plyos you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival?

Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ivanovo Mirror Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Ivanovo/Plyos, Russia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ivanovo/Plyos, Ivanovo Region, Russia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
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