Solaris (1972)

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.

Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery

What to watch after Solaris

• Mirror (1975) — Same feel: philosophical, reflective
• Andrei Rublev (1966) — Andrei Tarkovsky directed both
• The Sacrifice (1986) — Andrei Tarkovsky directed both
• Kin-dza-dza! (1986) — Same subject: soviet union
• Fantastic Planet (1973) — Same subject: space travel
• 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) — Same subject: space travel, astronaut