Andrei Rublev

1966 · Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky · 185 min · biographical film, art film, historical film

★ 7.9/10 · 979 ratings on TMDB

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.