The two-part film, which begins on Sunday, is built on partial views.
Consequently, the director held off his planned film and moved on to direct the two-part film Kill Bill (2003-2004).
The two-part film proved so popular on television that the 262-minute movie garnered a theatrical release.
It was released as two-part film on 8 May and 9 May 1980.
When both films box office revenues are put together, the two-part film is the second highest-grossing film of all time.
On 25 June 2010, Jackson was reported to be in negotiations to direct the two-part film.
The movie, both as a television mini-series and as a two-part film, will then be distributed internationally.
The show ran for five full series, a two-part film and three special episodes over the course of thirteen years from 1992 to 2005.
But Tarkovsky came up with a solution: he asked to make a two-part film, which meant additional deadlines and more funds.
The shoot for the movie started in May 2011, to be released as a two-part film in spring 2012.