Der Idiot
Synopsis
Unites grotesque elements, tempo, quiet dream sequences, the thrill of a detective story, but above all, he manages to capture the temperature of an actor ensemble that throws itself into the world of Dostoyevsky with immense pleasure and passion.
Top Cast
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Martin Wuttke
Myschkin
Bernhard Schütz
Rogoschin
Jeanette Spassova
Nastassja Filippowna
Sophie Rois
Lisaweta Prokofjewna Jepantschina
Cordelia Wege
Aglaja Iwanowna
Ulrich Voß
Afanassij Iwanowitsch Tozkij
Joachim Tomaschewsky
Iwan Fjodorowitsch Jepantschin
Irina Potapenko
Adelaida Iwanowna
Brigitte Cuvelier
Warja Ardalionowna
Elisa Schlott
Sir Henry
Antip Burdowskij
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Castorf
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Castorf
- Original Score
- Sir Henry
- Original Title
- Der Idiot
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 38m
- Production Studios
- Volksfilm der Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Castorf
Frank Castorf, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Sir Henry
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Castorf
Director
Frank Castorf
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Der Idiot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Idiot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Idiot about?
Unites grotesque elements, tempo, quiet dream sequences, the thrill of a detective story, but above all, he manages to capture the temperature of an actor ensemble that throws itself into the world of Dostoyevsky with immense pleasure and passion.
Who directed Der Idiot?
Der Idiot was directed by Frank Castorf.
Who stars in Der Idiot?
The principal cast of Der Idiot includes Martin Wuttke, Bernhard Schütz, Jeanette Spassova, Sophie Rois, Cordelia Wege.
When was Der Idiot released and how long is it?
Der Idiot was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 4h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Idiot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Idiot was composed by Sir Henry.
Is Der Idiot based on a book or true story?
Der Idiot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".