Andrei Rublev (1966)
An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. Drifting from place to place in a tumultuous era, the peace-seeking monk eventually gains a reputation for his art. But after Rublev witnesses a brutal battle and unintentionally becomes involved, he takes a vow of silence and spends time away from his work. As he begins to ease his troubled soul, he takes steps towards becoming a painter once again.
Movie Details
Genre: Drama, History
Cast: Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Nikolay Grinko, Nikolai Sergeyev, Irma Raush
Producer: Andrei Tarkovsky, Andrei Tarkovsky, Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov, Vadim Yusov, Lyudmila Feiginova
IMDb Score: 8.3/10 by 351 users
Runtime: 183 minutes
Released: 12/16/1966