IDIOT
Genre
Classical drama
Number of episodes
10
Length
52
Director
Vladimir Bortko
Cast
Y. Mironov, V. Mashkov, L. Velezheva, I. Churikova, O. Basilashvili, M. Boyarsky, A. Smirnov, A. Petrenko
Film adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's famous novel.
Kind and naive Prince Myshkin, returns to Russia after years in a Swiss sanatorium. His innocence and honesty contrast with the corrupt society around.
Myshkin is torn between two women: troubled beauty Nastasya Filippovna and gentle Aglaya Epanchina. As he navigates love, jealousy, and betrayal, his goodness puts him at odds with those around him, leading to dramatic consequences.
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INTERNATIONAL TV FILM FESTIVAL OF ISLAMIC COUNTRIES, IRAN, 2006Best Series
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GOLDEN EAGLE AWARDS, RUSSIA, 2004Best TV Film, Best Actor (Evgeny Mironov), Best Supporting Actress (Inna Churikova)
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MONTE CARLO TELEVISION FESTIVAL, MONACO, 2004Best Actor (Evgeny Mironov), Outstanding International Producer
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COLOGNE CONFERENCE SCREENINGS, GERMANY, 2004Best Mini-Series Special Mention
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BANFF WORLD MEDIA FESTIVAL, CANADA, 2004Best Mini-Series (Out-of-Competition Program Participant)
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INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS, USA, 2004Best Mini-Series (Nominated)
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TEFI TV AWARDS, RUSSIA, 2003Best TV Feature, Best Promotion, Best Production Designer (Vladimir Svetozarov), Best Producer (Valery Todorovsky), Best Director (Vladimir Bortko), Best Actor (Evgeny Mironov), Best Actress (Inna Churikova)