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@@laikakhan1313 Hey mate. I've cited "Sculpting in Time" multiple times during my other videos on Tarkovsky's Nostalghia and Zerkalo, together with Arseny's poems too. I also talk more extensively about "Sculpting in Time" in my "10 Film Books" video, since it is one of the defining books on Cinema for me. All the best to you, buddy.

@@joaotome7916 Sou pois, o meu sotaque "tuga" certamente traíu-me...

@@grujber7342 Why did you dislike it so much, Grujber?

It insists upon itself

@@grujber7342 Could you ellaborate on that?

I couldn't even finish it

@@armanddeperdussin3897 Quite annoyed by the user's lack of awareness regarding the fact that this was one of the first videos done for this channel. Cut us some slack please! All the scenes from all the movies presented here were out of order.

@@saneman751 Me too, man!

Hi Ana, thank you so much for your appreciation! This is not the last part, there is at least a Part 3 coming, but I've been postponing it with the many other uploads that got in the way. Hopefully I'll do that in 2024. Thanks again and wish you the best!

Thank you very much, sir.

Hey my friend, someone recommended me this film some time ago with a comment on this channel, wasn't that you? I think it was! But thanks for those suggestions, I'll certainly give it a look when I have the time. All the best!

My pleasure! Also if you are going to checkout Aravindan, do watch Kummatti. I don't remember if I have recommended you Nanpakal before 🤔 Anyway I loved that film 😇 Also do not forget Don Palathara 😍

Yes, it's carefree entertainment old-school style but with a modern vibe and striking cinematography. I think you might appreciate it. I'm doing well, just extremely busy lately. But there's something special coming soon...

Thanks for the commenr, my friend.

Yes, absolutely, Kazi! Cheers!

They appear in several of Angelopoulos films, The Suspended Step of the Stork too, and they have specific symbolism which I'll explore later on.

Whatever symbolism they might carry...they themselves look so ......mystic. They had their own beauty in an inexplicable way. Tarkovsky also explored things in his films which are beautiful in their own way. Critics later themselves made symbolism and metaphors. That's why according to Tarkovsky his films were best understood by children who don't judge or conclude.

@@feriwaala6316 Yes, that's very true, but in Angelopoulos, these men either perform specific tasks, or appear in thematically connected moments of the same nature. Once one understands that, the meaning of their appearance, together with the intrinsic beauty and appeal of their presence, acquires an even greater power. Cheers.

Indeed, such an astounding film work.

Спасибо, мой друг.

Hey Wolf Mike, your comment is the kind of interaction that really leaves me quite joyful. The fact that I managed to introduce you to a film you haven't heard about or seen really justifies and reinforces the reason why I produce this kind of content, so thanks for sharing that with me. All the best, my friend.

Hey Sudheendra, glad you have enjoyed and thanks for the feedback, I always welcome any suggestions that might help me improve the content here, so I'm really grateful. All the best, my friend.

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I read mostly books on Film but I learned a lot about world cinema with Sight & Sound and concerning cinematography specifically, American Cinematographer is also pretty good.

You're quite welcome, my friend, and you're definitely right regarding the role of the holy fool in Tarkovsky's oeuvre. All the best.

Ma to na celu przyciągnięcie młodych ludzi do odkrycia czegoś nieznanego i wyrafinowanego, przyjacielu! 🤫

Thanks. I sure can, there are so many obscure and little known masterworks from that region. I'll tap into that in a near future video, stay tuned buddy. Cheers.

Oh man, there's so much to discover from Eastern Europe, it's a boundless microcosmos of Cinema. I'll be sure to make some more recommendations in the future. Cheers.

recommendations would be great . thanks for making these videos you have great taste in movies.

@@jimyhustle Thanks, all the best to you, my friend.

Yep, that sounds quite fair to my ears. Thanks for the input, mate.

Thank you for your appreciation and impassioned response, dear Nabeel. I'm glad you have found these videos helpful or informative in some way. I too agree that Tarkovsky was an artist without comparison, with a very singular vision, and definitely a spiritual man. All the best to you my friend.

Hey Andrew, thanks for the comment and I totally agree with you. Most thriller and horror films tend to lose much of their power after one or two decades, but this film has a little less than 40 years and is still chilling from beginning to end. It hasn't turned out cheesy or cheap, remains startling and realistic as when it came out and that says much about it, I think. Cheers.

Hola Luis, muchas gracias, it's great that you've enjoyed this content. As for the "Lectures on Film Directing", those are a set of notes taken from Tarkovsky's lessons at the VGIK, I assume by a student of his. I've only come across portions of these lectures, translated by different people into English, but luckily for you especially, since you're Spanish, some of these have been translated and published in Spain by Errata Naturae, under the title "Atrapad la vida: Lecciones de cine para escultores del tiempo". I know also that Elías Querejeta Film School is working with the Tarkovsky Institution to promote and disseminate at least 90-hour recordings of film lessons by Tarkovsky, and its the only institution in Spain working in this project. Hope I have been helpful, compañero. Saludos de Portugal.

Wow! Increíble. Muchas gracias por la información. Obrigado🙏🙏

Lucky man, wish I had that version too! And trust me, his filmography is truly worth having all in 4K.

Unfortunately, I feel that if one pursues a viewing of cinema with political eyes and expecting it to conform to a personal political ideology, it will be very hard to recognise and take films at their individual, unique value, and to not come out disappointed.

@ You said what I was trying say in a far more articulate way.

Brother, first of all thanks and, wow, I guess we share similar outlooks on film, I plan to have something on Godland in a near future. In fact, if you check my Instagram, I've posted many screenshots of Godland just a couple of weeks ago. Loved that film in fact. Cheers!

Right on, brother!

Didn't love it too, mate, but this is just about the cinematography, which had some really nice shots though!

@ True, beautiful trash.

@@SFreije1 That's quite an amusing way to put it, I love that!

Good to hear that, Aria! Make sure to check the final Part 4 if you enjoyed this. Cheers!

Hey, you're absolutely right and yes, I intend to do something to the likes of that sometime later as well. Thanks for reaching out!

Very well spotted and remarked, The Oddsocks! There more people comment and talk about this film, the more this exposition of mine seems superficial. Such a wonderfully textured, if dark, piece of film, delivering little surprises the more one probes it.

@ Another thing I found interesting are the gifts he receives at his birthday. They all play a role on his day of success. The box of tiles or 'tuiles' he uses to trick Saskia that those are the bracelets she wanted to buy. He points at them: "See? tuiles!" knowing that her French is poor. She even says "Yes, I want one with an R on it". He also uses the box to hide his hands in order to put the chloroform onto the handkerchief. The sweater he received he's also wearing on that day, possibly giving him a more casual 'dad look' rather than the suit and tie he usually wears. Then there's the bracelet that grabbed the attention of Saskia, and he can then pretend he's a salesman of those and has more waiting in his car for her. Finally the photobook from which he got the idea to fake his broken arm to get attention from women. Possibly he also got the family picture from that book in his car from that point on, tricking Saskia that he is a warm family man!

@@theoddsocks4289 Indeed, it all seems to been connected somehow, accidentally or purposefully, to lead to that particular ending. From the point of view of a filmmaker/scriptwriter, it is quite an ellaborate piece of storytelling, visually and plotwise.

You're very welcome! Indeed, João true has a remakable wealth of knowledge and experience with so much willingness to share, just like a great teacher. All the best to you, my friend!

That's something I'd love to do in the future, who knows? Thanks for commenting, mate. Cheers!

Hey Zaderman, I got a draft for part 6, so it's definitely in the works. I need to sort out a couple of videos first which I had already planned, but after those I'll get on it full steam. And thanks for your appreciation! Cheers.

I mention Rerberg later on, Tarkovsky certainly wasn't the only creator but his vision is undeniably mirrored in this film, regardless of the talent of the crew and technicians. I know Konchalovsky, Dovzhenko and their works too, which have been mentioned in many other videos.

@ "Tarkovsky certainly wasn't the only creator but his vision is undeniably mirrored in this film" same is true for Rerberg. The Story of Asya Klyachina, Unlce Vanya and Nest of a Gentry are precursors to Mirror. it pains me to see that even thoughtful people like you who write essays give this much credit only to Tarkovsky and mention Rerberg like just another crew member, not to mention even put blame on Rerberg for Stalker controversy. i am done with the cult of director. i don't believe in Auteur theory anymore.

@@low3242 I believe you may have misunderstood me. What I intended to say is that this vision of Tarkovsky reflected in the film, is seen through his entire filmography and this comes across in the works he has done with Rerberg, Yusov, Knyazhinski, Nykvist and others. This in no way diminishes the artistry of the fantastic cinematographers with which he has worked, nor the huge sensibility and talent of Rerberg, which as I said, I have highlighted in other videos, even more recently on my series in Kyrgyz cinema, since he was the cinematographer for one of the countries most important films. As for the "director cult", on my part there is none, there are no perfect heroes or immaculate icons for me, but I admire and deeply respect him for his courage and unique vision. All the best, my friend.

@Knyazhinski was just a button pusher. Tarkovsky just applied Rerberg's cinematography style. Pre-Mirror and Post-Mirror Tarkovsky is different. It's hard to understand that difference without Rerberg. Sorry for sounding angry. Appreciate your responses.

@@low3242 No problem at all, my friend. I get what you mean though, in my latest interview with DoP João Ribeiro we also discussed also the problem of people focusing only on directors and ignoring the creative efforts and influence of cinematographers, so I understand the frustration. Rerberg was definitely not a button-pusher, the films you cited, which I much enjoy too, demonstrate his remarkable skill and aesthetic sensibility. Cheers.

Thanks a lot, glad you appreciated it, my friend.

De rien mon ami. J'espère que vous pourrez développer un lien plus personnel avec cette œuvre d'art et l'homme qui se cache derrière. Faites-moi savoir si cela se produit et si vous regardez davantage de ses films. Tous mes vœux.

You are very right, it's so raw and unforgettable.

Hey Kas, thanks for the comment. A lot of people would disagree with you, judging from the comment section. Personally I thought the movie was suspenseful throughout and crafted an ominous atmosphere with subtlety and dexterity. What other thrillers did you find to be more compelling and unsettling?

Yeah very poor take

@@andrewlampe6116 well I’m sorry if my take doesn’t align with laws of nature Almost like it’s subjective or sth🤦‍♂️

@ I definitely liked the vibe. But that’s about all I liked about the movie. My problem was the story itself. Again, maybe it was brilliant for its time. What I can say for sure is it was very predictable - to me at least. And, for whatever reason, it just did not do it for me in terms of horror or thrill or even much of a suspense. But I liked the vibe enough to actually be disappointed with how it ended:/ Idk if that’s better or worse lol