The Idiot Returns
Návrat idiota
Synopsis
Frantisek, the main character is returning to his family. Until now he's been, "successfully" avoiding all relationships. He is an ingenuous and a pure person and thus, is regarded as an idiot. He becomes involved in various love and family conflicts. It is because he hasn't experienced much of the "real" life that he is able to perceive human relationships in their genuineness.
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Pavel Liška
František
Tatiana Dyková
Olga
Anna Geislerová
Anna
Jiří Langmajer
Emil
Jiří Macháček
Robert
Zdena Hadrbolcová
Mother of Emil and Robert
Jitka Smutná
Mother of Anna and Olga
Pavel Marek
Mole
Yvetta Janoušková
Girl #1
Anna Polívková
Girl #2
Petra Kolářová
Girl #3
Josef Oplt
Dance master
Petr Vydra
Dance courses assistant
Michal Raušar
Schoolboy
Alena Olahová
Waitress
Zuzana Stivínová
Marta (voice)
Vladimír Klement
Miloš Pilát
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saša Gedeon
- Screenplay & Story
- Saša Gedeon
- Original Score
- Vladimír Godár
- Original Title
- Návrat idiota
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cinemasound, Česká televize, Negativ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saša Gedeon
Saša Gedeon, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Vladimír Godár
Štěpán Kučera
Petr Turyna
Petr Oukropec, Čestmír Kopecký
Department Leadership Roster
Štěpán Kučera
Director of Photography
Petr Turyna
Editor
Petr Oukropec
Producer
Saša Gedeon
Director
Saša Gedeon
Screenplay
Vladimír Godár
Original Music Composer
Petr Fořt
Production Design
Milica Gedeonová
Costume Design
Čestmír Kopecký
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idiot Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Idiot Returns about?
Frantisek, the main character is returning to his family. Until now he's been, "successfully" avoiding all relationships. He is an ingenuous and a pure person and thus, is regarded as an idiot. He becomes involved in various love and family conflicts. It is because he hasn't experienced much of the "real" life that he is able to perceive human relationships in their genuineness.
Who directed The Idiot Returns?
The Idiot Returns was directed by Saša Gedeon.
Who stars in The Idiot Returns?
The principal cast of The Idiot Returns includes Pavel Liška, Tatiana Dyková, Anna Geislerová, Jiří Langmajer, Jiří Macháček.
When was The Idiot Returns released and how long is it?
The Idiot Returns was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idiot Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idiot Returns was composed by Vladimír Godár.
Is The Idiot Returns based on a book or true story?
The Idiot Returns is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".