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Italian televison adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel of the same name. Although it is to all intents and purposes a television miniseries, the rhythm of the acting is typically theatrical: the long dialogues, the acting style and the actorly interpretation make it a true example of episodic television theatre.
Directed by Giacomo Vaccari, The Idiot leans on a strong ensemble — Giorgio Albertazzi, Gian Maria Volonté, Anna Proclemer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1959.
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