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# Andrei Rublev (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

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Tracing the life of a renowned icon painter, the second feature by Andrei Tarkovsky vividly conjures the murky world of medieval Russia. This dreamlike and remarkably tactile film follows Andrei Rublev as he passes through a series of poetically linked scenes—snow falls inside an unfinished church, naked pagans stream through a thicket during a torchlit ritual, a boy oversees the clearing away of muddy earth for the forging of a gigantic bell—gradually emerging as a man struggling mightily to preserve his creative and religious integrity. Appearing here in the director’s preferred 185-minute cut as well as the version that was originally suppressed by Soviet authorities, the masterwork Andrei Rublev is one of Tarkovsky’s most revered films, an arresting meditation on art, faith, and endurance. SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • New 2K digital restoration of the director’s preferred 185-minute cut, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack • New 2K digital transfer of the original 205-minute version of the film, The Passion According to Andrei • Steamroller and Violin, Tarkovsky’s 1961 student thesis film • The Three Andreis, a 1966 documentary about the writing of the film’s script • On the Set of “Andrei Rublev,” a 1966 documentary about the making of the film • New interviews with actor Nikolai Burlyaev and cinematographer Vadim Yusov by filmmakers Seán Martin and Louise Milne • New interview with film scholar Robert Bird • Selected-scene commentary from 1998 featuring film scholar Vlada Petric • New video essay by filmmaker Daniel Raim • New English subtitle translation • PLUS: An essay by critic J. Hoberman

Review: Another Tarkovsky Masterpeice - Andrei Tarkovsky's second full length feature and first independent production Andrei Rublev (1966) was a masterpiece of world cinema. I think this film is on the same level as Seven Samurai, it is an epic film that draws many different styles such as comedy and drama, and themes such as the irrepressible need to create together in long sitting. The opening and closing sequences in particular are memorable. In the opening prologue sequence we get the story of myth of the first man to fly-a Russian peasant who created a crude hot air balloon. Tarkovsky uses birdseye camera shots, crane shots, tracking shots, and punctuates the crash with a freeze frame followed by a slow motion depiction of a horse rolling on its back. It a very striking opening.The closing epilogue see the director switch to color to present the audience with the aged but still impressive, details of several of Andrei Rublev's actual icon paintings. The rest of the film is divided into eight chapters that take place in the 15th century which looks at a turbulent period of strife among rival princes and Tartar invasions. Many of these feature the famous icon painter Andrei Rublev, but some chapters do not feature him. The first chapter is notable for the depiction of the jester as a critic of the church and government and is imprisoned for his impudence. The final chapter is also one of the highlights of the film in the depiction of the construction of a massive bell for the Grand Prince by Boriska (Nicolai Burlyayev who starred in Tarkovsky's earlier film Ivan's Childhood), the young son of the the bell maker who share an understanding of being artisans who have doubts about their creative powers. All in all this film was very much worthy of the Criterion treatment with: new 2K digital restoration of the director’s preferred 185-minute cut, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack, new 2K digital transfer of the original 205-minute version of the film, The Passion According to Andrei . Steamroller and Violin, Tarkovsky’s 1961 student thesis film, The Three Andreis, a 1966 documentary about the writing of the film’s script, On the Set of “Andrei Rublev,” a 1966 documentary about the making of the film, new interviews with actor Nikolai Burlyaev and cinematographer Vadim Yusov by filmmakers Seán Martin and Louise Milne, new interview with film scholar Robert Bird, selected-scene commentary from 1998 featuring film scholar Vlada Petric, new video essay by filmmaker Daniel Raim, new English subtitle translation, and an essay by critic J. Hoberman.
Review: Moving and Profound - Perhaps Tarkovsky’s best film, and perhaps the best Blu-ray version, until we get a 4K release this stands as an essential cinephile purchase, it is so much better than the previous Criterion dvd release. Thoroughly recommended!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B07DS1ZQBZ |
| Actors  | Nikolai Burlyaev;Nikolai Grinko;Ivan Lapikov;Anatoly Solonitsyn |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,384 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #1,322 in Drama Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (281) |
| Director  | Andrei Tarkovsky |
| MPAA rating  | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format  | Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Number of discs  | 2 |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces |
| Release date  | September 25, 2018 |
| Run time  | 3 hours and 5 minutes |
| Studio  | Criterion Collection |
| Subtitles:  | English |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Andrei Tarkovsky, Nikolai Burlyaev;Nikolai Grinko;Ivan Lapikov;Anatoly Solonitsyn
- **Format:** Subtitled, Widescreen
- **Genre:** Drama
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 3 hours and 5 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Tarkovsky Masterpeice
*by P***Y on June 24, 2019*

Andrei Tarkovsky's second full length feature and first independent production Andrei Rublev (1966) was a masterpiece of world cinema. I think this film is on the same level as Seven Samurai, it is an epic film that draws many different styles such as comedy and drama, and themes such as the irrepressible need to create together in long sitting. The opening and closing sequences in particular are memorable. In the opening prologue sequence we get the story of myth of the first man to fly-a Russian peasant who created a crude hot air balloon. Tarkovsky uses birdseye camera shots, crane shots, tracking shots, and punctuates the crash with a freeze frame followed by a slow motion depiction of a horse rolling on its back. It a very striking opening.The closing epilogue see the director switch to color to present the audience with the aged but still impressive, details of several of Andrei Rublev's actual icon paintings. The rest of the film is divided into eight chapters that take place in the 15th century which looks at a turbulent period of strife among rival princes and Tartar invasions. Many of these feature the famous icon painter Andrei Rublev, but some chapters do not feature him. The first chapter is notable for the depiction of the jester as a critic of the church and government and is imprisoned for his impudence. The final chapter is also one of the highlights of the film in the depiction of the construction of a massive bell for the Grand Prince by Boriska (Nicolai Burlyayev who starred in Tarkovsky's earlier film Ivan's Childhood), the young son of the the bell maker who share an understanding of being artisans who have doubts about their creative powers. All in all this film was very much worthy of the Criterion treatment with: new 2K digital restoration of the director’s preferred 185-minute cut, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack, new 2K digital transfer of the original 205-minute version of the film, The Passion According to Andrei . Steamroller and Violin, Tarkovsky’s 1961 student thesis film, The Three Andreis, a 1966 documentary about the writing of the film’s script, On the Set of “Andrei Rublev,” a 1966 documentary about the making of the film, new interviews with actor Nikolai Burlyaev and cinematographer Vadim Yusov by filmmakers Seán Martin and Louise Milne, new interview with film scholar Robert Bird, selected-scene commentary from 1998 featuring film scholar Vlada Petric, new video essay by filmmaker Daniel Raim, new English subtitle translation, and an essay by critic J. Hoberman.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Moving and Profound
*by G***R on August 19, 2025*

Perhaps Tarkovsky’s best film, and perhaps the best Blu-ray version, until we get a 4K release this stands as an essential cinephile purchase, it is so much better than the previous Criterion dvd release. Thoroughly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tarkovsky's masterpiece
*by M***N on March 12, 2025*

Brilliant filmmaking. Immersive in medieval Russia. Gorgeous black and white photography with a but of color at the end. Yes, very slow and artsy but get in the right mood and you'll enjoy it. Huge set pieces, episodic.

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