Andrei Rublev
“In much wisdom there is much grief.”
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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.
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
Average shot length
26s per shot
Andrei Tarkovsky's career average is 41.2s across 7 measured films —see the full picture.