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"Stalker" by Andrei Tarkovsky: Modernity and The Sickness Unto Death

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Exploring Environmental Themes in 'Stalker'

The chapter delves into the environmental themes present in the film 'Stalker' by Andrei Tarkovsky, discussing how the setting of the 'zone' mirrors the existential journey of the characters. It touches on the meticulous details director Tarkovsky focused on during filming, including reshooting the entire movie due to lost footage, and reflects on post-apocalyptic imagery and themes of decay and human actions' consequences.

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