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STALKER ( 1979 )
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Writing credits Arkadi Strugatsky (novel) & Boris Strugatsky (novel) ...
Cast: Aleksandr Kajdanovsky .... Stalker Alisa Frejndlikh .... Stalker's Wife Anatoli Solonitsyn .... Writer Nikolai Grinko .... Scientist Natasha Abramova .... Martha, Stalker's daughter
Although ' Tarkovsky ' is better known for his ' Solaris ' film ( which incidentally he cited as his least favourite ) ' Stalker ' is a fascinatingly resonant film on many levels.If your one for plot you will not find much in that direction here. This is esoteric filmaking at it's best with a mix of stunning black & white/ color sequences which will linger long in the mind after the first viewing. Many may find this film difficult viewing with the very formalized compositions , detached cerebral quality ; two dimensional characters and stilted dialogue , but one cannot deny the metaphysical power evoked. There are some really masterfull moments , like the journey itself into the forbidden zone and a really fascinating long camera pan along some brackish water .
An odyssey of three men ' Stalker ' , writer and scientist , who journey out into the desolate forbidden zone in search of a room, where supposedly ones prayers are answered.
All in all a very overextended allegory on the difficulty of faith and the need for humility. It's nevertheless an highly acclaimed Russian film which is definitely worth a viewing. Of note also is the excellent soundtrack music by ' Eduard Artemiev '
Excellent DVD transfer with quite a few extra's on the double disc.
Andrey Tarkovsky entered school in Moscow in 1945 and nine years later enrolled at the ... more
State Institute of Cinematography. He displayed a remarkable talent with his first feature Ivan's Childhood in 1962 and he continued to astound for over twenty ye...
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Deep within the Zone, a bleak and devastated forbidden landscape, lies a mysterious room ... more
with the power to grant the deepest wishes of those strong enough to make the hazardous journey there. Desperate to reach it, a scientist and a writer approach the...
Advantages: Wonderful landscape and premise Disadvantages: some people (emphasis on some) may find it too cerebral and not action-orientated enough for them
Pleasureman 06.12.2005 (09.12.2005)
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Advantages: Wonderful landscape and premise Disadvantages: some people (emphasis on some) may find it too cerebral and not action-orientated enough for them
Pleasureman 06.12.2005 (09.12.2005)
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Advantages: An excellent piece of live comedy, the live show is much better than the TV series Disadvantages: The dark humour might not appeal to all tastes