Solaris

Main Ideas

• Exploration of the nature and consciousness of the planet Solaris, covered by an intelligent ocean.
• The challenge of contact and communication with an incomprehensible alien intelligence.
• Psychological and philosophical aspects of human interaction with the unknown and unknowable.
• The influence of memories and subconscious fears on the perception of reality.
• Ethical and moral questions arising from attempts to understand and interact with an alien intelligence.