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"Andrei Rublev:" revisited and even more astonishing this

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time (forget if it's the 3rd or 4th).
The jester, Kirill, Donil, the bell-maker, and, of course, Andrei's portrayals are masterful examples of the natural style of acting. With the exception of Bergman's, "The Seventh Seal," no film transports the viewer so convincingly into the Dark Ages.
It is impossible not to spend hours afterwards visiting the themes of belief and religion, "primitive" violence, and the crucial collision of art and faith. Whew.
Yes, the film is slow and the measured cadence of the occasional narrator can lull one into a reverie, necessitating some rewinding--- but few films reward one's patience so fully. This is a perfect example of how film can transcend its apparent narrative and visual limits, becoming a singularly powerful, complex art form wherein philosophy and metaphysics are crystallized into diamond.
I'm almost scared to go on to the next Tarkovsky film in my line, "Stalker."

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Coming to Blu-Ray soon, can't wait (nt) - Doug Flynn 23:11:26 04/02/11 (0)
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I always considered Stalker Tarkovsky's Eyes Wide Shut - Victor Khomenko 09:07:31 04/02/11 (5)
The chief difference being that I watched EWS to the end, but never finished the Stalker.
- Yet, inexplicably... - Rod H. 08:57:35 04/03/11 (1)
  Stalker is the only Tarkovsky film my wife likes, but she absolutely hated EWS.
  - Women... (sigh...). nt - Victor Khomenko 07:01:13 04/04/11 (0)
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- Amen.....I kept watching the clock on the wall to keep from snoozing off. * - mr grits 21:49:52 04/02/11 (0)
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- I liked "Stalker" quite a bit the first time around. I'll move to it as soon as I finish up - tinear 11:18:42 04/02/11 (1)
  "Mesrine," part deux.
  A year or so ago, my Netflix list was near the end and I thought my work there had ended. Now, after some research, it's over 240, including films not yet acquired by Netflix.
  So many films, so little time---- and they keep making them even as I age!
  - Stick to T&A, you'll be happier in the long run, Lothario. * - mr grits 21:50:52 04/02/11 (0)
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