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1972 · 167 min · PG

Solaris

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky · Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery

Solaris (1972) is a Drama film, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky set during the near future. It runs 167 minutes and is rated PG.

A space exploration and psychological horror, with a contemplative and melancholic tone. Themes of grief & loss, obsession, and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Eduard ArtemyevVyacheslav Ovchinnikov
Cinematography
Vadim Yusov
Cast
Natalya BondarchukDonatas BanionisJüri JärvetVladislav DvorzhetskyMykola HrynkoAnatoliy SolonitsynOlga BarnetVitalik Kerdimun

The world of this film

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossObsessionIsolation
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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