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Solaris (1972)

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky · Cinematography by Vadim Yusov

PG167 min62 frames

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The planet where nightmares come true…

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Solaris (1972) movie still: establishing — An abandoned white circular corridor features recessed ceiling lights and rows of porthole windows.…Solaris (1972) movie still: wide — A green-walled interior features a large crystal chandelier hanging over a curved bench. A man kneels on the…Solaris (1972) movie still: wide — An elevated concrete highway weaves between urban apartment buildings and structures under a gray sky. A bright…Solaris (1972) movie still: wide — A snowy, overgrown path runs between bare trees and a dilapidated brick wall structure. A child in a red outfit…Solaris (1972) movie still: closeup — An interior space with a solid, vibrant yellow backdrop. A woman stands centered in the frame as a silhouette.Solaris (1972) movie still: wide — A curved industrial corridor features bright yellow piping and corrugated metal walls. Two men in white jumpsuits…Solaris (1972) movie still: medium — A minimalist white cabin interior features padded walls and a circular porthole window. A young woman in a…Solaris (1972) movie still: fullbody — A curved spaceship corridor features metallic walls lined with numerous small red control buttons. A lone man…Solaris (1972) movie still: medium — A wood-paneled room decorated with framed paintings and a white bust on a shelf. A man sits in a low chair…Solaris (1972) movie still: medium — An outdoor area with bare trees and a light dusting of snow on the ground. A young woman stands in front of a…Solaris (1972) movie still: medium — A minimalist interior contains glowing vertical panels displaying large, high-contrast portraits of men. A man…Solaris (1972) movie still: closeup — An extreme close-up focuses on the curves and folds of a human ear. Texture details include skin pores and…Solaris (1972) movie still: wide — An open highway tunnel with concrete walls and periodic overhead lighting supports. Two boxy vans travel along…Solaris (1972) movie still: wide — A wooden cabin sits on a hillside next to a dark, calm body of water. A man walks away from the camera toward the…Solaris (1972) movie still: wide — A narrow service corridor lined with metallic boxes and complex electronic cabling systems. A man walks forward…Solaris (1972) movie still: closeup — A microscopic view of biological tissue showing cellular structure and repeating patterns. The texture is…
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Solaris — official trailer

What is Solaris about?

A psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting a planet called Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and the mental problems of cosmonauts on the station. He soon discovers that the water on the planet is a type of brain which brings out repressed memories and obsessions.

Where can you watch Solaris?

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What does the cinematography of Solaris look like?

Sampled across 62 frames, the coverage of Solaris leans on medium shots (35% of the sample) and wide compositions (24%). Cinematographer Vadim Yusov keeps 58% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. The production design places the film in the 1970s.

What is the color palette of Solaris?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Solaris (1972) are #d4d3d0, #33312d, #f8f9f8, #53524e, #afb1b1, #0c0d0e — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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