The Idiot (1951)
Storyline
A gentle, war-shattered ex-soldier, Kinji Kameda, arrives in wintry Hokkaidō and is pulled into a volatile tangle of love and pity between the disgraced Taeko Nasu, the proud Ayako, and his possessive friend Akama. Kameda’s saintly compassion exposes everyone’s wounds, steering the quartet toward jealousy, violence, and inexorable tragedy. Adapted from Dostoevsky’s novel.
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Movie Details
| Original title | 白痴 |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 23, 1951 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | love triangle, jealousy, snow, blizzard, post war japan, dostoevsky, epileptic, russian literature |
FAQ
What is The Idiot about?
A gentle, war-shattered ex-soldier, Kinji Kameda, arrives in wintry Hokkaidō and is pulled into a volatile tangle of love and pity between the disgraced Taeko Nasu, the proud Ayako, and his possessive friend Akama. Kameda’s saintly compassion exposes everyone’s wounds, steering the quartet toward jealousy, violence, and inexorable tragedy. Adapted from Dostoevsky’s novel.
When was The Idiot released?
The Idiot was released on May 23, 1951 (status: Released).
Who directed The Idiot?
Akira Kurosawa directed The Idiot.
What is the TMDB rating of The Idiot?
The Idiot has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 135 votes.