I was getting more interested in light and shadows, the contrast, dialogue, emotions, and drama between them. So the natural next step was getting into the language of film. And as always, you can get the best lessons from true masters.
Later in the 1990s, I studied carefully films by Andrei Tarkovsky. I was trying to understand his special visual language, aesthetic approach, and philosophy behind the scenes. I have always been influenced by his films, meaningful and deep thoughts about life, emotions, light, colors, and the art of filmmaking but especially one of his masterpieces, ”Nostalghia”, impressed and influenced me in every artistic level for years to come.
I still remember the first time I watched the film, I just could not believe how somebody else created, painted and transferred my soulscape into a film. It included the elements I was fascinated by in my life: Italy, poetry, music, art, nature, the beauty, drama, and joy of life. It really inspired me to write new music, this time it was an emotional solo cello composition (Nostalghia) for my concert in St. Petersburg (1992).