Oriental Culture in Tarkovsky’s Later Works: “Stalker”, “Nostalghia”, “Sacrifice”
https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2025-66-4-40-49
Abstract
The paper looks into the elements of Oriental culture to assess its impact on Tarkovsky’s aes- thetic thinking and his artistic techniques. The main focus is on revealing the link between the specifics of Oriental culture and the themes of Tarkovsky’s films which appears crucial for understanding how Tarkovsky met the challenge of “reviving spirituality” in his works.
About the Author
Song Joonil
Russian State University of Cinematography n. a. S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Song Joonil
Post-graduate student
3 Wilhelm Pieck Str., Moscow, 129226
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Joonil S. Oriental Culture in Tarkovsky’s Later Works: “Stalker”, “Nostalghia”, “Sacrifice”. Vestnik VGIK. 2025;17(4(66)):40-49. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2025-66-4-40-49
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