Which director, known for long philosophical takes, created the science-fiction classics 'Solaris' (1972) and 'Stalker' (1979)?

• A Nikita Mikhalkov
• B Elem Klimov
• C Kira Muratova
• D Andrei Tarkovsky ✓

Andrei Tarkovsky made only seven feature films before his death in 1986; his meditative, visually stunning style influenced filmmakers worldwide including Ingmar Bergman.