Soviet film director (1932–1986) known for poetic, spiritual and contemplative films that employ long takes and an introspective, slow pace.

Known for long takes, spiritual and metaphysical themes, and blending poetry with cinema. Notable films discussed in the reviews include Solaris (1972), Stalker (1979) and Nostalghia (1983). The reviews note his exile from the USSR.

DeBaser reviews emphasize Tarkovskij's poetic, slow cinema and recurring themes of nostalgia, exile and spirituality. Solaris is discussed as demanding, introspective sci‑fi; Stalker is noted for its metaphysical journey and long takes; Nostalghia is read as intimate and melancholic. Reviewers praise the films' visual power and contemplative pacing.

For:Fans of art-house and slow cinema; readers interested in metaphysical and philosophical films.

 The call to another place, which is present in all Andrej's films, is pure religiosity that addresses our inner God, our true master.

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 Tarkovsky does not have a seat in the Olympus of great directors; he has an armchair, therefore "Solaris" (1972), being his most famous work (debates could arise whether it is also the most beautiful), must be labeled as a masterpiece.

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 «Two guys are accompanied by a man who calls himself the Stalker; it’s unclear where they’re going, then it all becomes something metaphysical... an extremely heavy film, but one that touched me deeply.»

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