Andrei Roublev
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Synopsis
Based on the life of fifteenth century Russian monk and icon painter Andrei Roublev, the film follows his experiences in a country ravaged by Tartar invaders. The period is vividly recreated, with all the barbaric violence and natural beauty which influenced the painter throughout his life.
Film Info
Release Year: 1966 Running Time: 185 Color Type: Color Country: Russia | USSR Language: Russian with English subtitles
Based on the life of fifteenth century Russian monk and icon painter Andrei Roublev, the film follows his experiences in a country ravaged by Tartar invaders. The period is vividly recreated, with all the barbaric violence and natural beauty which influenced the painter throughout his life.
Crew
- Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Reviews
"A masterwork of extraordinary depth and spiritual power... (possesses) the kind of highly charged image-making that makes Russian cinema great."
Jay Carr, The Boston Globe