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Andrei Rublev

In much wisdom there is much grief.

19663h 3mNo ratings yet
  • Drama
  • History

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.

Keywords

  • famine
  • brutality
  • rape
  • biography
  • torture
  • black and white
  • teacher
  • massacre
  • artist
  • christianity
  • monk
  • 15th century
  • painter
  • bell
  • cathedral
  • middle ages (476-1453)
  • crucifixion
  • monastery
  • icon
  • tatars
  • tartar
  • bell maker
  • religious vow

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 16, 1966
Original language
Russian
Spoken languages
Tatar, Russian, Italian
Countries
Soviet Union
Cinematography
Vadim Yusov
Budget
$1,300,000
Revenue
$24,173
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