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Andrei Rublev (1966)
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
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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.
Rated R | Length 205 minutes
Actors
Anatoliy Solonitsyn | Ivan Lapikov | Nikolay Grinko | Nikolai Sergeyev | Irma Raush | Nikolay Burlyaev | Yuriy Nazarov | Yuriy Nikulin | Rolan Bykov | Nikolay Grabbe | Mikhail Kononov | Stepan Krylov | Bolot Beyshenaliev | B. Matysik | Anatoliy Obukhov | Volodya Titov | Nikolay Glazkov | K. Aleksandrov | Semyon Bardin | Ivan Bykov | G. Borisovskiy | Vladimir Vasiliev | Zinaida Vorkul | Aleksandr Titov | Viktor Volkov | Irina Miroshnichenko | Tamara Ogorodnikova | Natalya Radolitskaya | Nikolay Kutuzov | Dmitriy Orlovskiy | Vladimir Guskov | Igor Donskoy | Iskender Ryskulov | P. Makarov | Georgiy Sochevko | Nelli Snegina | G. Pokorskiy | Asanbek Umuraliev | Vyacheslav Tsaryov | Иван Турченков | Anatoly Nikitin | P. Yermakov | Aleksandr Petrov | Nikolay Sibeikin | Vasili Tsygankov | Larisa Solonitsyna | Anatoli Yabbarov
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2025 | TV | DVD | Library | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Figured an all day snow day would be ideal for crossing this 3.5 hour Russian odyssey off my list. Especially given that a lot of the story is set in the winter and it looks cold.
Seems weird to criticize a masterpiece however some of my nitpicks are addressed in the intro and subsequent interviews with Tarkovsky, which I viewed after the film. For example it’s odd that the focus of this film entitled “Andrei Rublev” isn’t really the primary focus but often the context around him. Nor is showing a painter actually painting part of this. Odd choice but explained during the intro and interview segments.
I would’ve preferred to see this in theater. It’s the kind of film that demands it. Would be easier to get pulled into this black & white historical epic in a dark auditorium than viewing on my tv at home.
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