Andrei Rublev

"Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away."never, have I felt such a spritiual presence in film - it feels inaccurate to call it a film due to the sheer amount of meditative, poetic, and timeless material that this absolute masterclass contains. the film questions some of the most profoundly important and communal topics ive experienced: What is the role of the artist? is art meant to serve spiritual or moral purposes? or is it an individual pursuit? What is the nature of faith? the film examines how faith persists or falters in the face of violence, suffering, and despair. it questions whether faith is a source of strength or a burden. What is the source of renewal and hope? despite the bleak and desolate setting that the film inhabits in Medieval Russia, it suggest that life, creativity, beauty, and the pursuit of faith can endure. i'll say that the film seems to fully question the audience's intentions and beliefs, whether they truly fear God for their decisions - or act lawlessly without trepidation towards a holy judgement. in an evidently sickening and deplorable world; art, music, and faith is constantly finding its way to survive and flourish among the oppressed and innocent. this film really has a massive effect on my character. and I say that whole-heartedly as someone who at-times can feel uncertain about the decisions and implications of God. but Andrei Rublev challenges this ever-present-doubt through its chaos and moral decay of medieval Russia; Tarkovsky uses such moments to highlight the stark contrast between spiritual aspirations of Andrei and the harsh realities of the world he inhabits. Andrei himself also faces a test of faith and principles, as he navigates a world that shows itself to be severely against his beliefs and convictions. the rain of renewal washes over the land as Andrei finally transcends human suffering and returns back to his holy Father. I too yearn for such a connection and this film has encouraged my beliefs to remain secure.