Andrei Rublev: Criterion Collection 3-Disc Edition

Andrei Rublev is a three-disc Criterion Collection edition of Andrei Tarkovsky’s film, listed with a 185-minute preferred cut and a 205-minute original version. Its described extras and two versions make it suited to viewers interested in both the film and its production, though the format details are not fully consistent.

At a glance

The supplied description lists the director’s preferred 185-minute cut and the original 205-minute version, The Passion According to Andrei.
Extras listed include a student film, two documentaries, interviews, selected-scene commentary, a video essay and an essay.
A new English subtitle translation is listed.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Three discs are listed, with two versions of the film described in the edition details.
The stated supplementary material gives film enthusiasts several additional viewing options.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Edition and playback details
Studio	Criterion Collection
Number of discs	3
Genre	Documentary
Format	Black & White, Box set, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Language	English
Listed runtime	3 hours and 5 minutes
Release date	25 September 2018

Dimensions
Dimensions and weight listed	1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 113.4 Grams

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent: it identifies the genre as Documentary while describing Tarkovsky’s feature film, and lists Color alongside Black & White format details. It also gives a 3 hours and 5 minutes runtime while describing cuts of 185 and 205 minutes. Check the selected edition and playback details before purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Andrei Tarkovsky’s film with supplementary documentaries, interviews and commentary.
Collectors interested in comparing the described 185-minute and 205-minute cuts.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a clearly confirmed colour format, a single unambiguous runtime or a specified disc playback format.

Andrei Rublev: Criterion Collection 3-Disc Edition · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 281 ratings

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Customer feedback praises the film’s photography and informative qualities, with customers regarding it as one of Tarkovsky’s best works. Restoration quality receives mixed feedback. That distinction may matter to buyers drawn to this edition’s described 2K restoration material, since a restoration claim does not guarantee a uniform viewing experience.

Positive themes

Customers praise the photography and find the film informative.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on restoration quality is mixed.

Frequently asked questions

How many discs are listed?

The product details list three discs.

What versions of the film are described?

The description names a preferred 185-minute cut and an original 205-minute version. The separate listed runtime is 3 hours and 5 minutes, so confirm the selected edition’s exact playback details.

Are subtitles included?

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