Andrei Rublev (1966) movie poster

Andrei Rublev (1966)

Андрей Рублёв
"In much wisdom there is much grief."
ThumbScore
👍 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 96% (RT: 96%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Director
Runtime
3h 3m
Country
Soviet Union
Language
Russian
TMDB Rating
8.0/10 (928 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
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
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 928 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 96%.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Andrei Tarkovsky cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Andrei Rublev is a 1966 drama, history film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. 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. The film has been rated by 928 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Andrei Rublev delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Andrei Rublev (1966) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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