Andrei Tarkovsky

[Magnetez]

I've only seen Stalker, but I have Solyaris, Andrei Rublev and Ivan's Childhood.

I adored Stalker, the cinematography was undoubtably great and Tarkovsky built up the perfect atmosphere for the film. Not only that, but surprisingly, it had some brilliant Linklater-esque dialogue, and was rather quotable.

The Zone wants to be respected. Otherwise it will punish.

What about his other works, hum?

[Catzsy]

Stalker is most definitely my favourite. So different from the Hollywood 'lead you by the hands' films. My favourite scene is probably the 'Black Dog'.

[Magnetez]

One of my favourite scenes, or shots, is when the camera flies about two inches above a small water bank, for a good few minutes before we get to the hand of one of the characters.

I also loved the Writer's monologue. Strong film eh?

[Catzsy]

Very strong and he had the confidence for no dialogue for many minutes in the beginning ending with the shot from above the bed. The whole film is quite remarkable.

[Magnetez]

"Silence is the most powerful cry"

As I say, I'm a fan of ambience. That's why I love Antonioni.

[Misawa]

Stalker is the only work of his I have seen I believe. It's a great film, some beautiful shots, DP did a great job. Reminds me of The Third Man.

[Magnetez]

It reminds you of The Third Man? Strange comparison indeed...

[Misawa]

Not wholeheartedly. Just the Zone, it reminds me of the Vienna in The Third Man.