Andrei Rublev
Dec 16 1966
•3h 5m
•Drama, History
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.
Cast
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Anatoliy Solonitsyn
Andrei Rublev
Ivan Lapikov
Kirill
Nikolay Grinko
Daniil Chornyy
Nikolai Sergeyev
Feofan Grek
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