Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of Stalker (1979), a Soviet sci-fi masterpiece veiled in mystery. This isn’t your typical alien encounter flick. “Stalker” becomes a profound meditation on faith, hope, and the human condition. Prepare to be challenged by its slow-burn pacing, breathtaking visuals, and lingering questions that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Do you dare enter the Zone and confront the mysteries within?
SYNOPSIS
In a desolate future, a mysterious area known as “The Zone” is rumored to grant wishes deep within its hazardous confines. A guide, simply known as the Stalker, leads two men – a writer seeking inspiration and a scientist searching for knowledge – through this treacherous landscape. Their journey becomes a philosophical exploration of human desires, fears, and the true meaning of fulfillment. As they navigate the Zone’s beauty and danger, they must confront their own inner demons and question the very nature of their wishes.
TECHNICAL DATA
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
Writer(s): Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky (novel), Andrei Tarkovsky
Editor: Aleksandr Misharin
Cinematography: Aleksandr Sokurov, Lamar GarekianProduction Company(ies): Mosfilm
Distributor: Mosfilm
Music: Eduard Artemyev
Running Time: 167 minutes (2 hours and 47 minutes)
Awards:
– Prize of the Ecumenical Jury (Cannes Film Festival 1980)
– Nastro d’Argento for Best Foreign Director (Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 1982)
– FIPRESCI Prize (1981)
– Grand Prix (Fantasporto International Film Festival 1981)
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