Nastasja

an episode from The Idiot by Dostoievski. as start point for an admirable adaptation of novel. because it is not only a simple adaptation. not surprising because each film of Andrzej Wajda is not simple. his purpose is always more than accuracy of adaptation. but the message. powerful, convincing, source of self examination for the public. Nastasja is far to be an exception. at first sigh, it could be an eccentric experiment. a great Polish director using two Japanese actors for an adaptation of a classic Russian novel. in fact it is one of the most inspired choices. first for Prince Mishkin of Tamasaburo Bando. the vulnerability of character is splendid and precise reflected by this great onnagata. his words, his gestures, his voice. as tools for a realistic portrait of a not comfortable role. then, the portrait of Nastasia Filipovna by the same Tamasaburo Bando who reminds her status of reflection of his need of certitude and love and force and beauty. then, the fascinating Rugozhin