Andrei Rublev

The story

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.

• #painter
• #black and white
• #christianity
• #cathedral
• #artist
• #middle ages (476-1453)
• #religious vow
• #biography
• #15th century
• #monk
• #icon
• #massacre