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Iolanta (1963)

Movie ★ 10.0 76 min

Fantasy Music Romance

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.

Vladimir Gorikker Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 2, 1963
Runtime
76 min
IMDb
tt0058762
Language
,
Studio
Rīgas kinostudija

Themes

Cast

Natalya Rudnaya Natalya Rudnaya Iolanta Fyodor Nikitin Fyodor Nikitin King René Yuri Perov Yuri Perov Count Vaudémont Aleksandr Belyavskiy Aleksandr Belyavskiy Robert Pyotr Glebov Pyotr Glebov Ibn-Hakia Valentina Ushakova Valentina Ushakova Marta Valdemārs Zandbergs Valdemārs Zandbergs Bertrand Valentina Sharykina Valentina Sharykina Brigitta Janis Filipsons Janis Filipsons Alméric Arnolds Milbrets Jester Olga Amalina Olga Amalina Laura

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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 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.
Who directed Iolanta?
Iolanta was directed by Vladimir Gorikker.
Who stars in Iolanta?
Iolanta stars Natalya Rudnaya, Fyodor Nikitin, Yuri Perov, Aleksandr Belyavskiy.
When was Iolanta released?
Iolanta is a 1963 fantasy, music, romance film.
Where can I watch Iolanta?
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