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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.

Year1966
CountryRussia
Cinematic Threads
For me, the most important film directors have always been Bresson, Ozu, Cassavetes, Mizoguchi, and Tarkovsky. These are the five, the top five. I have to say Tarkovsky. When I saw Andrei Rublev first time, I just thought about how he was able to tell a very complicated story for me, as a 16-year-old guy, in a very simple way.
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