Andrei Rublev

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.

Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
Cast: Anatoliy Solonitsyn , Ivan Lapikov , Mykola Hrynko , Nikolai Sergeyev , Irma Raush , Nikolay Burlyaev , Yuriy Nazarov , Yuriy Nikulin , Rolan Bykov , Nikolay Grabbe

Genres: Drama , History

Release date: 1966-12-16

Rating: 8

Runtime: 183minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Mosfilm

Reviews:

  • Cecilia Friedman
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2

  • Santino Lamb
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Amaia Benitez
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Justice Webb
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4