Village of Idiots
““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.””
7.2/ 10IMDb6.85
199912m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Directors
- Rose Newlove, Eugene Fedorenko
- Writer
- John Lazarus
- Production
- ONF | NFB
Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Idiots rated?
Village of Idiots has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 5 votes.
Who directed Village of Idiots?
Village of Idiots was directed by Rose Newlove, Eugene Fedorenko.
When was Village of Idiots released?
Village of Idiots was released in 1999.
