Encoring as part of our Andrei Tarkovsky Retrospective is ANDREI RUBLEV, one of the director’s most celebrated and historically significant works, returning to The Frida Cinema May 16, 21-22. Set in 15th-century Russia, the film follows the life of Andrei Rublev, a monk and icon painter, as he grapples with the brutality of the world around him, the spiritual toll of his calling, and the complexities of artistic creation. ⛪️🎨 Upon its release, ANDREI RUBLEV faced heavy censorship in the Soviet

Up next in our Andrei Tarkovsky Retrospective is STALKER, the director’s gripping philosophical journey into the unknown, screening this weekend, April 11-14 Set in a desolate, mysterious landscape known only as “The Zone,” STALKER follows three men—a writer, a scientist, and the titular guide—who venture into this dangerous, otherworldly place in search of a room that supposedly grants the deepest desires of its visitors. 🎟️: https://thefridacinema.org/movies/stalker/ 📹️: @cinematologist_ #st