Iolanta
Originally released in 1963. Iolanta is a fantasy/music film. directed by Vladimir Gorikker. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Natalya Rudnaya, Fyodor Nikitin, and Yuriy Perov
Synopsis
The daughter of René, King of Provence, who has been blind since birth, is unaware of her misfortune thanks to her father's diligence. She is betrothed to Robert, Duke of Burgundy. Her father hopes to restore his daughter's sight before the wedding with the help of a Moorish doctor. Robert and his friend Godfrey of Vaudemont, Count of Isonde, Champagne, Clervaux, and Montargis arrive at the castle. Robert is in love with Matilda, Countess of Lorraine, and wants to ask King René to break his promise. Vodemons sees the sleeping Jolanta, falls in love with her, and asks the king for his daughter's hand. Upon learning that Robert loves another, the king agrees to the wedding. The doctor's efforts are successful, the girl regains her sight and, happy, gets married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
Language
LV
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Rīgas kinostudija
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iolanta about?
The daughter of René, King of Provence, who has been blind since birth, is unaware of her misfortune thanks to her father's diligence. She is betrothed to Robert, Duke of Burgundy. Her father hope...
Who directed Iolanta?
Iolanta was directed by Vladimir Gorikker.
How long is Iolanta?
Iolanta has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Iolanta released?
Iolanta was released on September 2, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iolanta?
The main cast of Iolanta includes Natalya Rudnaya, Fyodor Nikitin, Yuriy Perov, Aleksandr Belyavskiy, Pyotr Glebov.