The Idiot(s)
Synopsis
Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his wife Anna travel to Europe for their honeymoon and end up staying in a health resort in Switzerland, only to return to Russia after four years. Fyedya can’t shake his roulette habit and keeps losing their money. His wife accepts this fate since he keeps assuring her that it’s all for inspiration and soon he shall write his to-be masterpiece, 'The Idiot'.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert
- Screenplay & Story
- Kasper Bajon, Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert, Bríd Arnstein
- Original Title
- The Idiot(s)
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Gold Rush Pictures, Hype Studios, Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert
Kasper Bajon, Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert, Bríd Arnstein, Andrew D. Kaufman
Michał Englert
Jarosław Kamiński, Hansjörg Weißbrich
Ilya Stewart, Vladimir Zemtsov, Nick Shumaker, Aleksandr Fomin, Lota Dascioraite
Department Leadership Roster
Małgorzata Szumowska
Director
Michał Englert
Director
Michał Englert
Director of Photography
Kasper Bajon
Screenplay
Małgorzata Szumowska
Screenplay
Ilya Stewart
Producer
Vladimir Zemtsov
Producer
Michał Englert
Screenplay
Bríd Arnstein
Screenplay
Lota Dascioraite
Producer
Jarosław Kamiński
Editor
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
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What is The Idiot(s) about?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his wife Anna travel to Europe for their honeymoon and end up staying in a health resort in Switzerland, only to return to Russia after four years. Fyedya can’t shake his roulette habit and keeps losing their money. His wife accepts this fate since he keeps assuring her that it’s all for inspiration and soon he shall write his to-be masterpiece, 'The Idiot'.
Who directed The Idiot(s)?
The Idiot(s) was directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert.
Who stars in The Idiot(s)?
The principal cast of The Idiot(s) includes Johnny Flynn, Aimee Lou Wood, Vicky Krieps, Christian Friedel, Barbara Marten.
When was The Idiot(s) released and how long is it?
The Idiot(s) was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Is The Idiot(s) based on a book or true story?
The Idiot(s) is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Andrew D. Kaufman".