We venture into The Zone to unpack the torturous process of bringing the Strugatskys' Roadside Picnic to life under the direction of the legendary/terrifying Andrei Tarkovsky. Along the way we discuss dodgy translations, ruined film stock and a lowkey goated open world rpg shooter.

Art of the ‘boot’ aka ‘hoverboot’

https://i.imgur.com/yXuwzDp.jpg 

pictures from the abandoned first production

https://cinephiliabeyond.org/unique-perspective-making-stalker-testimony-mechanic-toiling-away-tarkovskys-guidance/

Autumn Aurora 2 mod

https://www.moddb.com/mods/autumn-aurora-compilation-mod