Solyaris

Solyaris (1972, Soviet Union) is a Science Fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.

Released on February 5, 1972 (Moscow premiere)
Running time: 167 minutes
Color/B&W
Production Co.: Mosfilm (as Mosfilm) | Chetvyortoe Tvorcheskoe Obedinenie
Distribution Co.: Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (1972) (Czech Republic) (theatrical) | Artkino Pictures (1973) (Argentina) (theatrical) | Euro International Films (1974) (Italy) (theatrical) | Magna (1976) (USA) (theatrical) (subtitled) | Sci-Fi Pictures Inc./Magna Distribution Corp. (1979) (USA) (theatrical) (subtitled) | Seagull Films (USA 2006-2007) | Astória Filmes (1976) (Portugal) (theatrical) | Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Greece) (theatrical) | Janus Films (2017) (USA) (theatrical) (re-release) | Nihonkai Eiga (1977) (Japan) (theatrical) | Potemkine Films (2017) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version) | Sandrew Film & Teater (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Written by Andrei Tarkovsky and Fridrikh Gorenshteyn, from Stanislaw Lem's novel
Starring: Natalya Bondarchuk, Donatas Banionis, Jüri Järvet

A psychologist is sent to a station orbiting a distant planet in order to discover what has caused the crew to go insane.

Let us take you with us to Solaris, planet of mystery, embodiment of man's latent conflict with the unknown. Man, face to face with his conscience, and with his past.