Based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel of the same name, THE IDIOT tells the story of Prince Myshkin, a naïve, pure and fragile character who tries to save the soul of the beautiful, fallen Nastassya Filippovna. His almost angelic behaviour makes those around him realize what pitiful, vain and greedy characters they have become. Sarnet’s take on The Idiot can be perceived as a passionate love story, or as a philosophical parable about the human condition. He has created a remarkable, essentially faithful adaptation of the great novel, albeit from his own very personal viewpoint. THE IDIOT should be seen on the big screen (and this is a rare chance): it was shot entirely in a cathedral, including sportive beach scenes dotted by sexy bikinis, train carriages, tree-lined parks and pompous interiors, accompanied by a racy soundtrack with classical, 60s beat and 80s pop-music, carried along by strong performances, capturing the spirit of Dostoyevsky with ease and confidence.

Recent winner of Best Film in Parallels & Encounters, Palic Film Festival.

Print source: Homeless Bob Production

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