The Idiot
Идиот
Synopsis
A historic milestone in Russian cinema, recognized as the very first film adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's famous 1869 novel.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pyotr Chardynin
- Screenplay & Story
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Original Title
- Идиот
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pyotr Chardynin
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Louis Forestier
Department Leadership Roster
Pyotr Chardynin
Director
Louis Forestier
Director of Photography
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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?
A historic milestone in Russian cinema, recognized as the very first film adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's famous 1869 novel.
Who directed The Idiot?
The Idiot was directed by Pyotr Chardynin.
Who stars in The Idiot?
The principal cast of The Idiot includes Lyubov Varyagina, Andrey Gromov, Pavel Biryukov, Tatyana Shornikova, Arseniy Bibikov.
When was The Idiot released and how long is it?
The Idiot was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 13m.
Is The Idiot based on a book or true story?
The Idiot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".