Andrey Rublev

"In much wisdom there is much grief."

Oct 1 1973 R 3h 25m
Biography, Drama, History

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.

Plot

Andreiv Rublev charts the life of the great icon painter through a turbulent period of 15th Century Russian history, a period marked by endless fighting between rival Princes and by Tatar invasions.

Written by

Andrei Konchalovsky, Andrei Tarkovsky

Directed by

Andrei Tarkovsky

Production Countries

Soviet Union

Production Companies

Mosfilm

Languages

Italiano

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination total

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Average Rating
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