Movies like Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia

Director Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line, with its philosophical underpinnings and epic visuals, offers a similarly meditative experience. The film's exploration of humanity's place within nature may attract viewers who relish Tarkovsky's poetic treatment of existential themes.

Sean Penn's Into the Wild captures emotional and spiritual introspection through the story of a young man's journey into nature. The longing for meaning and self-discovery echoes the existential quests detailed in Tarkovsky’s works.

Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life is a visual feast that deals with questions of existence, much like Nostalghia. Its ambitious narrative structure and powerful emotional core provide a comparable cinematic journey through life's profound moments.

Directed by Darren Aronofsky, The Fountain is an emotionally charged odyssey across time and space. Its unique narrative and visual style might appeal to those who appreciate Tarkovsky's dream-like and metaphysical approach to filmmaking.

Another Tarkovsky masterpiece, Solaris delves into the realms of memory and regret, themes that are also central to Nostalghia. This sci-fi drama's haunting atmosphere and psychological depth make it a must-see for admirers of slow-burning, introspective cinema.