The Idiot
The Idiot (Идиот) is a 2003 Russian costume drama television serial written by Vladimir Bortko, adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1869 novel of the same title. In corrupt 19th-century St Petersburg, Christ-like Prince Myshkin becomes entangled in the lives of the self-destructive Nastasya Filippovna and the romantic Aglaya Epanchina.
Cast: Evgeny Mironov, Lydia Velezheva, Olga Budina
Miniseries
10 episodes
1. Episode 1Returning to Russia from abroad, Prince Myshkin brought all his innocent feelings and pure observations with him.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
2. Episode 2Myshkin makes the acquaintance of Lizaveta Prokofyevna and her three daughters-Alexandra, Adelaida and Aglaya. They are all very curious about him and not shy about expressing their opinion, particularly Aglaya.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
3. Episode 3General Ivolgin and Prince Myshkin go to Nastasya Filippovna's party, although they are not invited. Passion and humility are the main guests of the party.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
4. Episode 4Returning to Petersburg, the Prince visits Rogozhin's house.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
5. Episode 5Prince Myshkin is recovering at Lebedyev's house.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
6. Episode 6Prince Myshkin writes a letter to Aglaya with innocent feelings and suffers the wrath of Elizevata.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
7. Episode 7Sick Ippolit, staying at Prince Myshkin's house, wants to shoot himself with a pistol in the presence of the visitors.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
8. Episode 8Nastasya Filippovna bids farewell to Prince Myshkin in tears.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
9. Episode 9Elizaveta organizes a party for high society and invites Prince as well.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
10. Episode 10On the wedding day, Nastasya Filippovna's surprise move changes the agenda again.16+CC50minMay 12, 2003
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The Idiot
The Idiot (Идиот) is a 2003 Russian costume drama television serial written by Vladimir Bortko, adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1869 novel of the same title. In corrupt 19th-century St Petersburg, Christ-like Prince Myshkin becomes entangled in the lives of the self-destructive Nastasya Filippovna and the romantic Aglaya Epanchina.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Vladimir Bortko
- Created by
- Vladimir Bortko
- Studio
- Studio 2-B-2 Entertainment
Maturity rating
16+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
