# Stalker

> 1979 film by Andrei Tarkovsky

**Wikidata**: [Q200437](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200437)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalker_(1979_film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/stalker

## Summary
Stalker is a 1979 film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. It is a Soviet production categorized as a science fiction, art, and drama film.

## Key Facts
- **Director**: Andrei Tarkovsky
- **Release Date**: May 25, 1979
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **Production Company**: Mosfilm
- **Genres**: Science fiction film, art film, drama film
- **Format**: Sequence of images stored on film stock
- **Wikipedia Title**: Stalker (1979 film)
- **Sitelink Count**: 57

## FAQs
**Who directed the film Stalker?**
The film was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, a Soviet and Russian filmmaker who worked as a director, screenwriter, film editor, and theorist.

**When was Stalker released?**
Stalker was released on May 25, 1979.

**What are the genres of the film Stalker?**
The film is classified as a science fiction film, an art film, and a drama film.

**Which company produced Stalker?**
The film was produced by Mosfilm, a major Soviet and Russian film company founded in 1920.

## Why It Matters
Stalker holds significance as a multifaceted cinematic work that bridges the gap between science fiction and art film genres. Created during the late Soviet era, it is associated with Mosfilm, the state-owned film conglomerate responsible for many significant Russian productions. Its enduring relevance is underscored by its connection to Andrei Tarkovsky, a highly cited and influential figure in film theory and direction.

## Notable For
- Being directed by Andrei Tarkovsky (1932–1986), a director with diverse occupations including theatre and opera direction.
- Production by Mosfilm, a studio headquartered in Moscow and employing approximately 1,020 people.
- Classification across three distinct film genres: science fiction, art, and drama.
- Originating from the Soviet Union (1922–1991).

## Body

### Production and Origin
Stalker is a film released on May 25, 1979, originating from the Soviet Union, a former country in Eurasia. The production was handled by Mosfilm, a prominent Soviet and Russian film company. Mosfilm was established on January 30, 1920, and operates within the film and video industries. The company is headquartered in Moscow and has a workforce of approximately 1,020 employees.

### Classification and Genre
Technically defined as a sequence of images stored on film stock that creates the impression of movement, Stalker falls under the broad class of "film." It is specifically categorized into three distinct genres:
*   **Science fiction film**
*   **Art film**
*   **Drama film**

### Director and Creator
The film was created by Andrei Tarkovsky, a Soviet and Russian film director born in 1932 who died in 1986. Tarkovsky was a multi-disciplinary artist with occupations including:
*   Film director
*   Screenwriter
*   Film editor
*   Film theorist
*   Theatre director
*   Opera director

He held citizenship in the Soviet Union, Russia, and Italy. Tarkovsky has a substantial digital footprint with a sitelink count of 100, compared to the film's count of 57 and Mosfilm's count of 52.

### Metadata and Context
The entity is recorded under the Wikipedia title "Stalker (1979 film)" and has a Wikidata description identifying it simply as a "1979 film by Andrei Tarkovsky." It maintains a presence across 57 different sitelinks.

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1. [Source](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079944/)
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