Film
Andrei Rublev (1966)
In much wisdom there is much grief.
Drama, History· Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky· 183 min
Overview
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.
Connections
Top billing
- Anatoliy Solonitsyn as Andrei Rublev
- Ivan Lapikov as Kirill
- Mykola Hrynko as Daniil Chornyy
- Nikolai Sergeyev as Theophanus the Greek
- Irma Raush as God's Fool