Solaris
Солярис
“The planet where nightmares come true…”
Synopsis
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.
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Tarkovsky's SOLARIS (Trailer) - coming Nov. 30 | Austin Film SocietyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-28
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Natalya Bondarchuk
Hari
Donatas Banionis
Kris Kelvin
Jüri Järvet
Dr. Snaut
Vladislav Dvorzhetsky
Henri Berton
Mykola Hrynko
Kelvin's Father
Anatoliy Solonitsyn
Dr. Sartorius
Olga Barnet
Kelvin's Mother
Vitalik Kerdimun
Henri Berton's Son
Olga Kizilova
Guest of Dr. Gibarian
Tatyana Malykh
Kris Kelvin's Niece
Aleksandr Misharin
Shanahan, Chairman of the Anri Berton Commission
Bagrat Oganesyan
Professor Tarkhe
Tamara Ogorodnikova
Anna
Sos Sargsyan
Dr. Gibarian
Yulian Semyonov
Chairman of the Scientific Conference
Vitaliy Statsinskiy
Member of the Academic Council
Vera Sumenova
Georgiy Teykh
Prof. Messenger
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 31, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrei Tarkovsky, Fridrikh Gorenshteyn
- Original Score
- Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov, Eduard Artemyev
- Original Title
- Солярис
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Production Studios
- Unit Four, Creative Unit of Writers & Cinema Workers, Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrei Tarkovsky
Andrei Tarkovsky, Fridrikh Gorenshteyn, Stanisław Lem, Ninel Boyarova, L. Lazarev, Lev Lupichev, Iosif Shklovskiy
Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov, Eduard Artemyev
Vadim Yusov
Nina Marcus, Lyudmila Feiginova
Viacheslav Tarasov
Department Leadership Roster
Mikhail Romadin
Production Design
Nelli Fomina
Costume Design
Andrei Tarkovsky
Screenplay
Nina Marcus
Editor
Andrei Tarkovsky
Director
Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov
Original Music Composer
Lyudmila Feiginova
Editor
Vadim Yusov
Director of Photography
Fridrikh Gorenshteyn
Screenplay
Eduard Artemyev
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solaris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Solaris?
Solaris was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Who stars in Solaris?
The principal cast of Solaris includes Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis, Jüri Järvet, Vladislav Dvorzhetsky, Mykola Hrynko.
When was Solaris released and how long is it?
Solaris was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Solaris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Solaris was composed by Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov, Eduard Artemyev.
Is Solaris based on a book or true story?
Solaris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanisław Lem".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Solaris?
Solaris holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).