Tarkovsky's "Stalker"

Andrei Tarkovsky's "Stalker" is a poetic, philosophical film about three men—known as the Writer, the Professor, and the Stalker—who venture into a mysterious, restricted zone rumored to grant visitors' deepest desires. The zone is both a literal and symbolic space reflecting inner fears, hopes, and spiritual quests. Through their journey, the film explores themes of human longing, faith, and the search for meaning, emphasizing the tension between rationality and mysticism. "Stalker" encourages viewers to contemplate the nature of desire, the unknown, and the profound existential questions that define human experience.