"Stalker" by Andrei Tarkovsky: Modernity and The Sickness Unto Death
Rev Left Radio
Influential Art: Tarkovsky's Impact and Artistic Aim
The film from 1939 still captivates audiences with its color richness and generational appeal, transitioning from sepia to color. Tarkovsky's influence is evident in Lars von Trier's films, particularly in the long, impactful opening scenes of 'Melancholia' and 'The Antichrist'. Tarkovsky's statement about art's purpose, to prepare a person for death and hero their soul, sheds light on his artistic intentions and functions as a departure from socialist realism.
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