Andrei Rublev (1966)

Name: Andrei Rublev
Released: 1966

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.

Genres: Drama, History

What to watch after Andrei Rublev

Ivan's Childhood (1962) — Same feel: dramatic, painful
Mirror (1975) — Same feel: philosophical, reflective
The Ascent (1977) — Same subject: torture
Solaris (1972) — Andrei Tarkovsky directed both
Burnt by the Sun (1994) — Same feel: dramatic, painful
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965) — Same feel: dramatic, painful