Village of Idiots (1999)
“Outsiders call Chelm the village of idiots,” Shmendrick explains, “but our rabbi said we were a city of natural geniuses, with our own way of figuring things out.”
Based on a Jewish folk tale adapted by playwright John Lazarus, this animated short tells the story of Shmendrik, a simpleton living in a small Polish village. Weary of daily life in his native Chelm, Shmendrik sets out on a quest for knowledge that brings him to a new Chelm, a place eerily reminiscent of his old Chelm. An amusing take on our tendency to romanticize what we don't have.
Director: Eugene Fedorenko, Rose Newlove
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: June 19, 1999
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Screenplay
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Eugene Fedorenko, Rose Newlove
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Village of Idiots about?
- Based on a Jewish folk tale adapted by playwright John Lazarus, this animated short tells the story of Shmendrik, a simpleton living in a small Polish village. Weary of daily life in his native Chelm, Shmendrik sets out on a quest for knowledge that brings him to a new Chelm, a place eerily reminiscent of his old Chelm. An amusing take on our tendency to romanticize what we don't have.
- Who directed Village of Idiots?
- Village of Idiots was directed by Eugene Fedorenko, Rose Newlove.
- Who stars in Village of Idiots?
- Village of Idiots stars Jack Newman, Nicholas Rice.
- How long is Village of Idiots?
- Village of Idiots has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Village of Idiots?
- Village of Idiots is a Animation film.
- Where was Village of Idiots produced?
- Village of Idiots was produced in Canada.