Stalker

This is a piece of art, another masterpiece in cinema that once again changes my view and continues my passion for movies.Stalker is an incredibly philosophical movie, that succeeds at being very literal, and allegorical simultaneously. From the writer wearing the thorns, too what happens with the stalker's daughter at the end, and even the literal visual contrast difference the adults experience outside "The Zone" versus within it. It's allegorical to life in general, the daughter arguably the one who experiences the most suffering throughout this movie, is able to see the world in full color. (and has powers as shown in the last scene) "When a man is born, he is soft and pliable. When he dies, he is strong and hard." This quote isn't solely meant in the sense of emotion, and mental rigidity, but also in the concept of acceptance. The acceptance of fate, and ultimately the acceptance of death.This is probably the most philosophy-oriented film I have yet to see, not only conceptually, but within the dialogue and the characters themselves.The stalker: spiritual guide and believerThe writer: Cynical idealist with dwindling hope (me lowkey)The professor: The rational skepticThis movie was for sure a slow burn, but it was done with intention and grace, in fact I'd say just about every aspect of this movie was done beautifully, and I look forward to seeing more from Tarkovsky(instant top 4)