Andrei Rublev

Andrei Rublev (1966)

1966-12-16 · 183 min · Rating 7.96/10 (932 votes)

In much wisdom there is much grief.

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.

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15th century artist bell bell maker biography black and white brutality cathedral christianity crucifixion famine icon massacre middle ages (476-1453) monastery monk painter philosophical rape religious vow tartar tatars teacher torture

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