Andrei Rublev (1966)

Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Criterion Channel
• Darkroom

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Cast

• 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
• Nikolay Burlyaev as Boriska
• Yuriy Nazarov as Grand Duke / Minor Duke
• Yuriy Nikulin as Patrikey
• Rolan Bykov as Buffoon
• Nikolay Grabbe as Stepan, Centurion of the Grand Duke

If you liked Andrei Rublev, try

• The Passion of the Christ
• The Last Duel
• Nocturnal Animals
• The Last Temptation of Christ
• The Name of the Rose
• William Tell
• Flesh + Blood
• Waiting for the Barbarians