Series synopsis
The Idiot, also known as Идиот is a drama television series that premiered on Russia-1 on May 12, 2003. It ended on May 12, 2003. It was created by Vladimir Bortko. It stars Evgeny Mironov, Igor Ivanov, Lydia Velezheva and Olga Budina.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Evgeny Mironov as Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin
- Igor Ivanov as Parfyón Semyónovich Rogózhin
- Lydia Velezheva as Nastasya Filippovna
- Olga Budina as Agláya Ivánovna
- Evgeniy Semyonov as Ippolít Teréntyev
- Vladimir Ilin as Lukyán Timoféevich / 'Lébedyev'
- Inna Churikova as Lizavéta Prokófyevna
- Oleg Basilashvili as General Iván Fyódorovich Epanchín
Supporting cast
- Anastasiya Melnikova as Alexándra Ivánovna
- Rosina Tsidulko as Adelaída Ivánovna
- Natalya Mikhaylova as Véra Lukyánovna
- Aleksandr Lazarev Jr. as Ганя Иволгин
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | May 12, 2003 | May 12, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Returning to Russia from abroad, Prince Myshkin brought all his innocent feelings and pure observations with him. |
May 12, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Myshkin 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. |
May 12, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 General 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. |
May 12, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Russia-1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 12, 2003 |
| Last aired | May 12, 2003 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday |