Later canonised (in 1988!), this tells the story of the renowned Russian iconographist and fresco painter. His actual life, as you might expect from the early 15th century, is not well documented so Andrei Tarkovsky has, forgive the pun, a pretty blank canvas on which to draw us a portrait of the trials and tribulations of this inspired, misunderstood, suspected and troubled soul. It has an octuple, episodic,…
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.
Top Cast
Anatoliy Solonitsyn
Andrei Rublev
Ivan Lapikov
Kirill
Mykola Hrynko
Daniil Chornyy
Nikolai Sergeyev
Theophanus the Greek
Irma Raush
God's Fool
Nikolay Burlyaev
Boriska
Yuriy Nazarov
Grand Duke / Minor Duke
Yuriy Nikulin
Patrikey
Rolan Bykov
Buffoon
Nikolay Grabbe
Stepan, Centurion of the Grand Duke
Mikhail Kononov
Foma
Stepan Krylov
Senior Foundry Worker
Bolot Beyshenaliev
Tatar Khan
B. Matysik
Pyotr
Anatoliy Obukhov
Aleksey
Volodya Titov
Sergey
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What is Andrei Rublev about?
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…
When was Andrei Rublev released?
Andrei Rublev was released in 1966.
What genres does Andrei Rublev belong to?
Andrei Rublev is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Andrei Rublev?
The cast of Andrei Rublev includes Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Mykola Hrynko, Nikolai Sergeyev, Irma Raush.