Andrei Rublev
Andrei Rublev
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The dazzling and harrowing tale of the 15th century icon painter who survives the cruelties of medieval Russia to create works of art. As bloody Tartar raids, religious brutality, and pagan rites work to quell Rublev's desires and needs, he undertakes a spiritual odyssey that affirms man''s ability to transcend adversity. This restored director''s cut is presented in letterbox format; Russian with English subtitles. Andrei Tarkovsky---USSR---1966---185 mins.

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   | Scrumble#1

There can be no justification for Facets to even possess this film considering the ghastly, repugnant and unspeakable animal cruelty portrayed in it, presumably to shock the audience, which it certainly does. And sickens too. The people responsible for this atrocity should have been criminally prosecuted. In America, at least for now anyway, they would be.

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   | sailcheckers#1

Andrei Rublev deserves its praise - not just a great film but a great artistic achievement. Hard to compare with any other film. Instead of a straightforward biography, Tarkovsky responds to Rublev's art with his own work of art. The film does not merely invite you to think, but rather forces you to think. No effortless entertainment here. It's more like a visit to an art exhibit (where the paintings come to life) than a trip to the local multiplex. The special feaures are also worth watching, although the "Commentary" feature has long intervals of film without any commentary.

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   | jpastuch#1

One of the greatest films ever made--if not the greatest. Yes, I said it. Andrei Tarkovsky, one of the greatest artists of all time, made his second film with a life or death passion. What is this film about? Is it a biography? Not exactly. The film, which spans 3 and a half hours, deals with the artist--how does the artist become who he is, where does great art come from and why is it important for life? What suffering must someone go through to make it? How does he learn it? Who or what can silence the human voice? Sin? Authority? Love? What is God? This is a film that asks much of it's viewers. It asks the viewer to go through an experience and re-evaluate their spirituality and maybe even their lives. Some will be bored by it, which is the exact type of person Tarkovsky is trying to save. If the film, for some reason, bores you, at least give it the benefit of watching the entire film. You may be surprised to find yourself speechless by the end and you may not know why. Which is a great reason to re-watch it.

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