“A man writes because he is tormented, because he doubts. He needs to constantly prove to himself and the others that he’s worth something. And if I know for sure that I’m a genius? Why write then? What the hell for?” – Stalker
Stalker was a 1979 movie by Andrey Tarkovskiy that really stretches conventions in its portrayal of three men lost in Soviet era Russia. It’s a bizarre tale, but has some really poignant moments, and I highly recommend watching it some afternoon when you don’t have anything else to do. It’s powerful, if mysterious, and has some interesting things to say about humans and our (in)humanity.
Pearson Sharp 