Film · Drama, History

Andrei Rublev (1966)

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

Writers

Andrei Konchalovsky, Andrei Tarkovsky, L. Lazarev

Country

Russia

Language

Russian

Release date

December 16, 1966

Original title

Андрей Рублёв