I don't think the movie could be anything less than 160 minutes--it would be a completely different film. I think that's the difference between a mood-oriented film (like this one) and a plot oriented film. There isn't too much of a plot, but that isn't the point.
Personally, I find Tarkovsky's films spell-binding (and I have a short attention span!), and cherish the opportunity to just immerse myself in a different world for a few hours.
Also, I find his films fascinating for the simple fact they were Soviet-made, and come from a different cultural perspective. I've read that Tarkovsky had problems with the Soviet censors.
Personally, I find Tarkovsky's films spell-binding (and I have a short attention span!), and cherish the opportunity to just immerse myself in a different world for a few hours.
Also, I find his films fascinating for the simple fact they were Soviet-made, and come from a different cultural perspective. I've read that Tarkovsky had problems with the Soviet censors.
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