He basically doesn't care about the plot arrangement, all the shots are for symbolism.
The very practical technical term "substantiating extremely abstract symbols through the picture" is completely inadequate to describe the multi-layered film itself (politics, philosophy, religion, and Slavic culture).
But if you insist on watching the movie and then continue to watch Tarkovsky's interview, you will feel as if you can finally enjoy the scenery when you reach the top.
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