Brilliant essays brother. With the insights you have given so far about this film its now become an experience that is more whole and autobiographically complete. I am not a russian speaker nor was interestwd in Russia in general but was introduced to Russian culture present and past through Tarkovsky and Dosteyevsky. And to be honest my views about life have changed through these two people. One should not shy away from taking into account that orthodox christian roots and spiritual style of poetic imagery tarkovsky uses. After watching all of his films i am sure he was a deeply religious man. He is on the same realm as Maulana Rumi and muslim and orthodox mystics. Rumi's craft were words and his craft is Time itself. There can never be any other artist like Tarkovsky ever. Thanks again
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.
I've always viewed this scene as a great satire of Soviet bureaucracy. Tarkovsky insisted he was working “in the tradition of Gogol” and this spirit is expressed powerfully with the looming portraits of Stalin and Dzerzhinsky like idols. Great work as always.
Thanks Ben. That's actually a very interesting perspective. Tarkovsky did indeed look up to Gogol and his biting satyrical tales, your interpretation is quite persuasive and likely to have been in his mind too whilst conceiving this scene. Cheers.
@@manuchauhan1511 I'm really glad you found my essays useful or stimulating. Hit me up on Facebook if you'd like. I don't dwell much online outside work but you can reach me through that page, cheers!
thank you so much. these episodes are coming out wonderfully and are eagerly awaited. Just one comment though, I sense your narration speed has increased over the episodes. A little slower narration will go well with the videos.
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.
@@reggiepaquette5677 Thanks for the support Reggie! I'm working on it, together with some other content. I still have a couple of videos to put out before that, but in due time part 6 will come.
...А вы молодец! Всегда приятно осознавать, как человек из другого языкового пространства точно понимает произведения народа другой языковой культуры (особенно нюансы не свойственные его родине). Рад за вас. ...And you are well done! It's always nice to realize how a person from another linguistic space accurately understands the works of the people of another linguistic culture (especially the nuances not peculiar to their homeland). Good for you.
Спасибо, мой друг. Хотя я не русский, я пытался интерпретировать дух Тарковского и считаю, что многое из того, что он проявляет в своих фильмах, универсально и поэтому понятно всем людям. Многое из этого определенно является специфически русским, но, в конце концов, этого великого художника любят и восхищаются во всем мире, потому что он говорил за всех, независимо от их национальной принадлежности. С наилучшими пожеланиями.
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt Вы абсолютно правы. И вам я желаю волнующих творческих открытий на вашем пути. You're absolutely right. And I wish you exciting creative discoveries on your path.
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.
Mirror was a really hard watch to me, I can't piece together meaning and barely interpretation of something, appreciate this kid of analysis to revisit the movie with a fresh eyes and commentary
Hey Brandon, that's great to hear. Hopefully this series will inspire you to rewatch Mirror and help you forge a meaning for yourself while at it. Thanks for the appreciation.
Hi! I love your videos, especially those on Tarkovsky as an avid admirer of his work. I wamted to ask you where part 4 can ne watched? Have a great day!
Hey Tomarch9176, thank you so much for your appreciation. Part 4 is available on my channel, together with the other ones. It was uploaded last year, you should be able to find it if your scroll through the past videos. Thanks once again and have a great day too!
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt Thanks for the quick response - I still can't find it within your posted videos. MIght there be a reason TH-cam would have taken it down? Or maybe I'm just too blind to find it. I hope I'm not being too rude in asking for a direct link. You're the first channel who actually offers fresh insight into the film to me and I deeply appreciate that!
@@tomarch9176 You are actually right, I hadn't noticed but Mosfilm made a copyright claim on the video for some reason and because of that, the video is now blocked in some countries. I've just contested their claim throught TH-cam and they have now 30 days to assess the dispute, hopefully they will understand and unblock it. If not, I will have to reupload it with some modifications. In any case, this was the link for the video: th-cam.com/video/mBj3e6ImfPQ/w-d-xo.html
@@tomarch9176 Hey, just to let you know that the copyright claim was release by Mosfilm, so Part 4 is back up again and free to watch! Hope you appreciate it and thanks for letting me know. All the best!
Hey Illya, thanks so much for the appreciation. During my research I found those on a short video of documentary nature on TH-cam. Can't recall the name of the channel, unfortunately, but I came across it after searching about Soviet-era printing stations and shops.
Hah, funny, just checked 2 hours ago if there is something new by you.And now there is. I'll stop everything I'm doing immediately - and watch your video.
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt Yes, it was great. Thank you! Want to rewatch some Tarkovsky soon. At the moment I have to watch a few Japenese films first. And an Antonioni. Work ... grrr. Always in the way.
Amazing
Brilliant essays brother.
With the insights you have given so far about this film its now become an experience that is more whole and autobiographically complete.
I am not a russian speaker nor was interestwd in Russia in general but was introduced to Russian culture present and past through Tarkovsky and Dosteyevsky. And to be honest my views about life have changed through these two people.
One should not shy away from taking into account that orthodox christian roots and spiritual style of poetic imagery tarkovsky uses. After watching all of his films i am sure he was a deeply religious man.
He is on the same realm as Maulana Rumi and muslim and orthodox mystics. Rumi's craft were words and his craft is Time itself. There can never be any other artist like Tarkovsky ever.
Thanks again
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.
I've always viewed this scene as a great satire of Soviet bureaucracy. Tarkovsky insisted he was working “in the tradition of Gogol” and this spirit is expressed powerfully with the looming portraits of Stalin and Dzerzhinsky like idols. Great work as always.
Thanks Ben. That's actually a very interesting perspective. Tarkovsky did indeed look up to Gogol and his biting satyrical tales, your interpretation is quite persuasive and likely to have been in his mind too whilst conceiving this scene. Cheers.
Greetings from Brazil. It's an amazing series!
Muito obrigado, companheiro. Fico contente que seja um apreciador destes vídeos. Um abraço e cumprimentos do outro lado do Atlântico!
Thanks for the analyses. Great work. Is the best so far of Tarkovsky's films.
Thank you, my friend. I do also think this is Tarkovsky's magnum opus. Cheers.
Amazing work! Keep it up!
Thank you, my friend, all the best!
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt I am a student at Stanford University, writing a paper on Mirror. Would love to connect with you! Your essays are so good 🌟
@@manuchauhan1511 I'm really glad you found my essays useful or stimulating. Hit me up on Facebook if you'd like. I don't dwell much online outside work but you can reach me through that page, cheers!
Wonderful, thank you for still going on
Thank you, my friend, glad you've enjoyed it. Cheers.
thank you so much. these episodes are coming out wonderfully and are eagerly awaited. Just one comment though, I sense your narration speed has increased over the episodes. A little slower narration will go well with the videos.
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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This series is awesome. Thank you!
So rewarding to hear that, Krunkinstein. All the best to you. Cheers.
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArteagerly awaiting for part 6 when you find the time :) Thank you!
@@reggiepaquette5677 Thanks for the support Reggie! I'm working on it, together with some other content. I still have a couple of videos to put out before that, but in due time part 6 will come.
...А вы молодец! Всегда приятно осознавать, как человек из другого языкового пространства точно понимает произведения народа другой языковой культуры (особенно нюансы не свойственные его родине). Рад за вас.
...And you are well done! It's always nice to realize how a person from another linguistic space accurately understands the works of the people of another linguistic culture (especially the nuances not peculiar to their homeland). Good for you.
Спасибо, мой друг. Хотя я не русский, я пытался интерпретировать дух Тарковского и считаю, что многое из того, что он проявляет в своих фильмах, универсально и поэтому понятно всем людям. Многое из этого определенно является специфически русским, но, в конце концов, этого великого художника любят и восхищаются во всем мире, потому что он говорил за всех, независимо от их национальной принадлежности. С наилучшими пожеланиями.
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt Вы абсолютно правы. И вам я желаю волнующих творческих открытий на вашем пути.
You're absolutely right. And I wish you exciting creative discoveries on your path.
Awesome work, is Part 6 still in the works?
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.
Mirror was a really hard watch to me, I can't piece together meaning and barely interpretation of something, appreciate this kid of analysis to revisit the movie with a fresh eyes and commentary
Hey Brandon, that's great to hear. Hopefully this series will inspire you to rewatch Mirror and help you forge a meaning for yourself while at it. Thanks for the appreciation.
Hi!
I love your videos, especially those on Tarkovsky as an avid admirer of his work. I wamted to ask you where part 4 can ne watched?
Have a great day!
Hey Tomarch9176, thank you so much for your appreciation. Part 4 is available on my channel, together with the other ones. It was uploaded last year, you should be able to find it if your scroll through the past videos. Thanks once again and have a great day too!
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt Thanks for the quick response - I still can't find it within your posted videos. MIght there be a reason TH-cam would have taken it down? Or maybe I'm just too blind to find it. I hope I'm not being too rude in asking for a direct link. You're the first channel who actually offers fresh insight into the film to me and I deeply appreciate that!
@@tomarch9176 You are actually right, I hadn't noticed but Mosfilm made a copyright claim on the video for some reason and because of that, the video is now blocked in some countries. I've just contested their claim throught TH-cam and they have now 30 days to assess the dispute, hopefully they will understand and unblock it. If not, I will have to reupload it with some modifications. In any case, this was the link for the video: th-cam.com/video/mBj3e6ImfPQ/w-d-xo.html
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt Oh no, that's bad news. I hope it works out in your favour.
Thank you so much for the link!!
@@tomarch9176 Hey, just to let you know that the copyright claim was release by Mosfilm, so Part 4 is back up again and free to watch! Hope you appreciate it and thanks for letting me know. All the best!
Fantastic analysis as usual! Just wondering, where are those clips in the middle of the video taken from with the Soviet Ukrainian printing press?
Hey Illya, thanks so much for the appreciation. During my research I found those on a short video of documentary nature on TH-cam. Can't recall the name of the channel, unfortunately, but I came across it after searching about Soviet-era printing stations and shops.
Hah, funny, just checked 2 hours ago if there is something new by you.And now there is. I'll stop everything I'm doing immediately - and watch your video.
Oh, nice, my friend! Hope you enjoy it. Should have been out some time agoa, but as usual, work has been getting in the way... Cheers.
@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt Yes, it was great. Thank you! Want to rewatch some Tarkovsky soon. At the moment I have to watch a few Japenese films first. And an Antonioni. Work ... grrr. Always in the way.