

"Stalker" by Andrei Tarkovsky: Modernity and The Sickness Unto Death
10 snips May 2, 2024
Film enthusiast and critic Amanda Joy Moon joins the discussion on Tarkovsky's 'Stalker'. They explore themes of modernity, despair, and spiritual crisis, comparing communism and capitalism. Environmental themes, humility, sacrifice, and despair in the film are also analyzed in depth.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Immersing in Tarkovsky's Reflective World
04:04 • 28min
Exploring Tarkovsky's Engagement with Nietzsche and Modernity's Spiritual Crisis
31:58 • 5min
Comparative Analysis of Communism and Capitalism in Modern Society
36:42 • 5min
Exploring Environmental Themes in 'Stalker'
41:57 • 36min
Embracing Humility: Navigating Life's Unknowns
01:17:48 • 4min
Exploring Sacrifice and Despair in 'Stalker'
01:21:58 • 14min