Andrei Tarkovsky’s meditative science-fiction masterpiece was filmed in the Soviet Union and Japan, whose modern cityscapes stood in for a future world.
Where was Solaris filmed?
Solaris was filmed in the Soviet Union and Japan.
Every Solaris location, explained
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The future city – Tokyo
The futuristic cityscapes used the highways of Tokyo, Japan.
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Earth – Russia
The earthbound scenes used locations around Moscow.
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The countryside – the USSR
Some scenes used the Russian countryside.
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A haunted space station
The story follows a psychologist aboard a station orbiting a strange planet.
Planning a visit
Tokyo – which gave the film its future cityscapes – is a vibrant, accessible city.
Solaris Fun Facts
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Filmed in the USSR and Japan The film used Soviet locations and Tokyo.
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A Tarkovsky film It is one of Andrei Tarkovsky’s most celebrated works.
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Based on a novel It adapts Stanisław Lem’s science-fiction book.
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A thoughtful sci-fi The film is a meditative, philosophical work.
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A cinema classic It is considered a landmark of science-fiction film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Solaris filmed?
In the Soviet Union and Japan.
Is it set on Earth?
Partly – between Earth and a space station.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Tokyo is accessible.
Who directed it?
Andrei Tarkovsky.
When was it released?
1972.
