Solaris

Information

Length

2h45

Language

English

Audience

Adults
Young adults

Type of activity

Film

Mode

In Person

Paid entry

June 20-23, 2026

SYNOPSIS

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.

Programmer’s note

Known as a landmark of the sci-fi genre, SOLARIS can also be read as one of the most important surrealist films of all time, showcasing the cinematic language at its most expressive in interpreting some of the most complex human emotions.

As part of the Surrealist Saturdays Series
Following the popularity of last year’s series exploring surrealism in cinema, presented as part of the exhibition Worlds of Wonder: The Surrealist Journey of Alan Glass at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Cinéma du Musée presents a continuation of the series from February 21 to July 7.

This selection of 10 feature films explores the porous boundaries between conscious and unconscious, where time folds in on itself and everyday objects take on an unsettling life.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language: Original version with English subtitles
Director: Andreï Tarkovski
Year: 1972
Lenght: 166 min

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Solaris

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Clairtone

Gladiator I and Gladiator II

Last Year at Marienbad

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