A monumental work - the definitive film on the creative impulse and the consequential search for perfection (masterfully framed as the story of a 14th century monk). From its haunting, seemingly incongrous beginning (think of it as a "visual overture", synopsising the film's themes much like an opera's overture does for its musical motifs) to its devastating ending, Rublev is awe inspiring in its depth, scope, and artistry. A sometimes difficult film whose rewards go beyond today's most extravagant expectations out of film. Its imagery and final claim haunt me, informing my thoughts and responses.