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The Idiot (1958)
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Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from Switzerland, where he was treated in a psychiatric clinic. On the train, on the way to St. Petersburg, the prince meets Parfyon Rogozhin, who tells him of his passionate love for Nastasya Filippovna, the former containment woman of the millionaire Totsky. In St. Petersburg, the prince finds himself in the house of his distant relative – Lizaveta Yepanchina (General's wife), meets her husband, their daughters, as well as the Secretary of General – Ganya Ivolgin. The portrait of Nastasya Filippovna, accidentally seen on the general’s table, makes a great impression on the prince...
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Worth tryingReflective
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight The Idiot is a 1958 film in the Drama category from Soviet Union. Directed by Ivan Pyryev. Starring Yuriy Yakovlev and Yuliya Borisova. Runtime: about 116 minutes. Original language: Russian. TMDB rating: 6.6/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1958, Original language: Russian, Production: Soviet Union, Runtime: about 116 minutes, Starring Yuriy Yakovlev and Yuliya Borisova.
Runtime
116 min
Original language
Russian
Country of origin
Soviet Union
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Yuriy Yakovlev
Prince Myshkin
Yuliya Borisova
Nastasya Filippovna
Nikita Podgornyj
Ganya Ivolgin
Leonid Parkhomenko
Parfyon Rogozhin
Raisa Maksimova
Aglaya Yepanchina
Vera Pashennaya
General Yepanshin's wife
Nikolai Pazhitnov
General Yepanchin
Klavdiya Polovikova
Nina Aleksandrovna Ivolgina
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Ivan Lyubeznov
General Ivolgin
Lyudmila Ivanova
Varya Ivolgina
Vladimir Muravyov
Ferdyshchenko
Sergei Martinson
Lebedev
Pavel Strelin
Trotsky
Grigoriy Shpigel
Ptitsyn
Director: Ivan Pyryev
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1What is movie The Idiot (1958)?
It is a movie released in 1958 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of The Idiot?
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4What is the rating of The Idiot?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 27 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Idiot?
Its runtime is about 116 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Idiot best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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