description The Idiot Overview
The Idiot is a 1951 Japanese adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1869 novel of the same name, directed by Akira Kurosawa with Eijirō Hisaita. A nearly three-hour version currently exists as the most complete available recording of the film, originally running 265 minutes and closely following the source material.
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info The Idiot Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1951 |
help The Idiot FAQ
Why is Akira Kurosawa's The Idiot missing footage?
The original cut of Akira Kurosawa's 1951 film "The Idiot" ran for 265 minutes, but the studio significantly trimmed it down. Currently, the most complete surviving version of this Japanese adaptation is nearly three hours long.
Is The Idiot by Akira Kurosawa based on a true story?
No, it is an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s famous 1869 Russian novel of the same name. Kurosawa collaborated with screenwriter Eijirō Hisaita to adapt the classic story into a 1951 Japanese cinematic setting.
Where can I watch the 265-minute version of The Idiot?
Unfortunately, the full 265-minute version directed by Akira Kurosawa is considered lost to history. Viewers today can only watch the surviving nearly three-hour reconstructed version that serves as the most complete recording available.
Who wrote the screenplay for Akira Kurosawa's The Idiot?
The screenplay for this 1951 film was co-written by director Akira Kurosawa and Eijirō Hisaita. They adapted the script directly from Fyodor Dostoevsky’s original 1869 literary work.
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