Andrei Rublev [Blu-ray]

Andrei Rublev [Blu-ray] is a two-disc film release with the director’s preferred cut, an alternate longer version and several documentary extras. The listed runtime is 3 hours and 5 minutes, so allow for a substantial viewing session.

At a glance

The description lists both the director’s preferred 185-minute cut and the original 205-minute version, The Passion According to Andrei.
Extras include three additional films, interviews, selected-scene commentary, a video essay and an essay by J. Hoberman.
The preferred cut is described as having a new 2K digital restoration and uncompressed monaural soundtrack.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two film versions give viewers a choice between the preferred cut and the longer original version.
The supplementary programme adds documentaries, interviews, commentary and a video essay for viewers interested in the film’s production and context.
English subtitles are listed.

Cons

The film runs over three hours, which may not suit viewers looking for a short watch.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Film and format
Genre	Documentary
Media format	Widescreen
Runtime	3 hours and 5 minutes
Colour	Color
Language	English
Number of discs	2

Release details
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	25 September 2018
Dimensions and weight	1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 81.65 Grams

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listed 3 hours and 5 minutes corresponds to the director’s preferred 185-minute cut. The description also identifies an original 205-minute version, so the listing’s single runtime does not represent both cuts. The listed genre is Documentary, while the supplied description presents it as a feature film. Check the edition details if runtime or genre classification is important.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Andrei Tarkovsky’s films and the history of cinema.
Buyers who want both the preferred cut and the longer original version on one release.
Collectors who value contextual extras such as interviews, documentaries and commentary.

Less suited to

Viewers seeking a short film or a release focused only on the main feature without supplementary material.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 281 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the film as a standout Tarkovsky work and praises its photography and informative qualities, including the use of religious symbols in its imagery. Feedback on restoration quality is mixed. The release description claims a new 2K restoration for the preferred cut, but that listing detail does not settle differing customer perceptions of the result.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film’s photography and consider it among Tarkovsky’s strongest work.
Some customers find the film informative.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback on restoration quality is mixed.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the film?

The listing gives a runtime of 3 hours and 5 minutes for the preferred cut. The description also lists an original 205-minute version.

What extras are listed?

The release description lists Steamroller and Violin, two documentaries, interviews, selected-scene commentary, a video essay and an essay by J. Hoberman.

Are English subtitles included?

Yes. English subtitles are listed, and the description mentions a new English subtitle translation.