Russia / Apr 20, 1963 / Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR
Iolanta (1963)
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Valentina Sharykina | Brigitta |
| Janis Filipsons | Alméric |
| Arnolds Milbrets | Jester |
| Olga Amalina | Laura |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Jolanta |
| Original language | Latviešu (LV) |
| Spoken languages | Latviešu, Pусский |
| Production countries | Soviet Union |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Rīgas kinostudija |
| Release date | 2 settembre 1963 |
| Writer | Pēteris Čaikovskis |
| Editing | Marija Čardiņina |
| Cinematography | Vadims Mass |
| Assistant directors | Vladimir Gorikker |
| Camera operators | Vadims Mass |
| Additional photography | Vadims Mass |
| Production design | Herberts Līkums |
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| Art direction | Herberts Līkums |
| Set decoration | Herberts Līkums |
| Music | Viktor Zorin |
| Sound | Viktor Zorin |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Russia / Sep 02, 1963 / In cinemas nationwide
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