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The Idiot

Идиот

Synopsis

This film-concert is a ballet based on the novel "The Idiot" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, set to the music of Symphony No. 6 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and featuring artists from the State Theatre of Modern Ballet.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Boris Eifman, Felix Slidovker
Screenplay & Story
Boris Eifman
Original Title
Идиот
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
52m
Production Studios
Ekran, Gosteleradio USSR

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Boris Eifman, Felix Slidovker

Screenplay & Story

Boris Eifman

Film Editing

N. Rozanov

Department Leadership Roster

O. Averyanov

Costume Design

N. Rozanov

Editor

Boris Eifman

Boris Eifman

Director

Felix Slidovker

Felix Slidovker

Director

Boris Eifman

Boris Eifman

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idiot

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Idiot about?

This film-concert is a ballet based on the novel "The Idiot" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, set to the music of Symphony No. 6 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and featuring artists from the State Theatre of Modern Ballet.

Who directed The Idiot?

The Idiot was directed by Boris Eifman, Felix Slidovker.

Who stars in The Idiot?

The principal cast of The Idiot includes Valeri Mikhailovsky, Valentina Morozova, Rustam Kupriyev, Marina Melnikova, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy.

When was The Idiot released and how long is it?

The Idiot was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 52m.