Andrei Rublev

In much wisdom there is much grief.

A monumental, meditative exploration of faith, suffering, and artistic redemption set against the brutality of medieval Russia, where a monk-painter seeks meaning through silence and creation.

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.